treatment in primary care

Question 1

3 symptoms of MIH that require management

Answer 1

hypersensitivity
PEB
aesthetic concerns regarding incisors

Question 2

2800ppm toothpaste prescription percentage

Answer 2

0.619% sodium fluoride toothpaste

Question 3

discuss SDF
-concentration
- fluoride ppm
- properties

Answer 3

colourless 38% solution
44800ppm fluoride
silver is antibacterial
fluoride promotes remineralisation
occludes dentinal tubules

Question 4

what percentage of caries in primary molars is missed if radiographs aren’t taken

Answer 4

up to 50%

Question 5

what age should you start taking bitewings

Answer 5

4

Question 6

name 3 factors influencing your choice of treatment of caries in deciduous teeth

Answer 6

• time till exfoliation
• caries risk
• age of child and ability to cope

Question 7

2 indications and 2 contraindications for inhalation sedation in children

Answer 7

I - child is anxious but co-operative
I - treatment is fairly straightforward
C - severe dental anxiety
C - child is too young to understand how to use IS/ cant breathe through nose