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Dental Sealants |
Coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures |
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Disclosing agents |
Coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to teeth |
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Flouride Varnish |
Method of administration of topical flouride |
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Preventative dentistry |
Program of patient education, use of flourides, application of of dental sealants, proper nutrition, and plaque control |
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Systemic fluoride |
Flouride that is ingested and then circulated throughout the body |
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Topical flouride |
Flouride that is applied directly to the tooth |
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What is the goal of preventative dentistry? |
The goal of preventative dentistry is to help people of all ages attain optimal oral health throughout their lives |
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What are the two most common dental diseases? |
1.Periodontal dissease 2. Dental caries |
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what is the initial step in a patient education program?
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The first step is to help patients understand what causes dental disease and how to prevent it |
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What are dental sealants? |
A dental sealants is a plastic-like coating that is applied over the occlusal pits and grooves of the teeth |
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What is the process by which flouride prevents decay? |
Flouride slows demineralization and enhances remineralization of tooth surfaces |
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What are the two routes of or means by the body receives flourides? |
1. Systemic flouride 2. Topical flouride |
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Systemic flouride |
Is ingested in water , food beverages or supplements. The flouride is absorbed through the the intestines into the bloodstream and is transported to the tissues where it is is needed The body excretes excess systemic flouride through the the skin, kidneys and feces |
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Topical flouride |
Is applied in direct contact with the teeth throught the use of flouridated toothpaste, flouride mouth rinses, and topical applications of rinses, gels foams and varnishes |
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What is included in a comprehensive preventive program? |
1. Nutrition 2. Patient education 3. Plaque control 4. Flouride therapy 5. Sealants |
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List and explain the guidelines for patient education |
Listen carefully> learn how patients percieve their dental healthcare needs Instruct the patient on how to remove plaque>is the initial instruction for most patients Disclosing agent> effective patient aid to actually see the plaque on teeth Access the patient's motivation and needs> combine patient's motivating factors with patient's need to make recommendations for oral health care Keep instructions simple> Select a style of communication that is comfortable for individual patient, more likely to have the desired impact Reinforce home care: During return visits patients tend to regress helps patients to acheive their goals
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Discuss Flouride types of flouride |
Systemic: Ingested in water, food, beverages or supplements
Topical: applied in direct contact with the teeth through the use of flouride toothpaste, mouthrinses and topical application of rinses , gels, faoms and varnishes |
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Discuss how flouride works |
Before eruption, surrounded by a fluid filled sac, flouride present in this fluid strengthens the enamel, make it more acid- resistant After eruption- flouride enters enamel, strengthens the structure of enamel crytals can diffuse through acquired pellicle and plaque not calculus
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Discuss flouride safe and toxic levels |
Used as required
chronic overexposure can result in flourosis
abuse of high-concentration gels or solutions or accidental ingestion of concentrated fluoride preparation can lead to to a toxic reaction
Acute flouride -poisoning is rare
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Discuss professional applications of sodium fluoride neutral
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sodium fluoride neutral > 2% solution paint on use cotton rolls to absorb excess
2% gel tray > do not swallow
2% foam tray> do not swallow foam, use less
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Discuss professional application of acidulated phosphate flouride (ADF) |
1.23% solution paint on > do not use on composite or ceramic restorations, use cotton rolls to absorb excess
1.23% gel paint or tray >do not use on composite or ceramic restoration. do not overfill tray
1.23% foam tray> do not use on composite or ceramic restoration, use less
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Home applications> adult caries Patient compliance> toothpaste |
1.1% neutral sodium flouride - prevents tooth decay |
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Exposed roots> prescription therapy |
Safe for restorations of and ceramic crowns |
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Root caries |
applies fluoride while brushing |
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Xerostomia |
Alcohol free |
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Exposed roots brush- on gel |
1.1 neutral NaF Arrests 91% of early root caries |
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CARIES Requires high concentration of flouride |
dental rinse, ingredient 0,2% neutral NaF Up to 55% reduction in caries with weekly use |
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difficulty brushing > prescription therapy
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highest concentration home flouride rinse safe for restorations |
