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What is the optimum daily dose of xylitol? |
6.88g/day |
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How can plaque have a positive effect on caries experience? |
it can be a fluoride resevoir |
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CHX is effective on ___a___ bacteria, with a mechanism of ___B___, and also has the advantage that it is ____C___ so it can ____D___ |
A - g+ and g- bacteria B - disrupting membrane and enzyme systems C - positive charge D - attach to pellicle, HA, mucous membrane, bacteria |
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MI paste has what active ingredient? |
CPP-ACP |
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Who benefits from CPP-ACP, and who would not need it? |
patients with reduce salivary flow, or ortho patients In patients w normal salivary flow, you already have super-saturation of Ca and PO4 ions so not necessary, therefore could block fluoride effectiveness |
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Caries reduction in fluoridated toothpaste use vs 2x a year gels |
identical, around 50% |
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500 mg fluoride vs 1000mg fluoride |
1000mg 2x as effective (1:1 curve) |
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More effective NaF or SMFP? Why? |
NaF - breaks into ion form immediately |
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Fluoride gel vs fluoride varnish...whic is more effective at caries reduction? |
same |
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5% NaF = _____ppm F |
22,500 ppm |
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What does having fluoride at the time of first molar eruption promote? |
post-eruption maturation |
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what is the allergic concern w varnish? |
pine nut is used as the carrier, |
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3 types of in office fluoride, and which is most effective? |
2% NaF 8% Stannous F 1.23% acidulated phosphate F (APF) all equal |
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T or F Prophy prior to fluoride can help increase reduction of caries |
F |
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80% vs 95% Uptake: 1st minute of fluoride application vs 4 minutes into fluoride application match these 4 |
80% in 1st minute 95% by 4 min |
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2 types of f - rinses and how effective are they? |
Rx - 1x/week 0.2% NaF OTC - 0.05% NaF (daily) 36-37% |
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prevident has what % NaF, mg of F ion |
5000mg of F ion (1.1%) |
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which is more effective bonding resin sealants or micro abrasion prior to sealant |
bonding |
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SDF FDA approved? |
for desensitization, 2017 given title to be investigated for caries arrest |
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3 methods of action of SDF |
inhibits biofilm anti bacterial (silver) reduces enamel solubility |
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ppm of F in SDF |
45000 |
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F supplement what are the 3 categories of water levels |
<.3 ppm, .3-.6 ppm, or >.6 ppm |
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f supplement age categories |
6mo - 3 year 3yr to 6 yr 6 to 16 |
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F toxicity probably toxic? |
5mg/kg |
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F toxicity certainly lethal? |
15 mg/kg |
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F overdose - 2 levels, what to do |
<8mg/kg - observe, ED if symptoms develop >8mg/kg - ED give Milk or Calciumcarbonate, milk of magnesium/antacid to slow absorptin |
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Radiographs: what film speed |
E/F or digital |
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what type of radiographic collimation is best |
rectangular - negates need for lead apron |
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when are radiographs recommended when contacts are closed |
6-12 months if high risk 12-24 if low/med risk |
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when are radiographs recommended for adolescent/older pts |
if high risk 6-12 if low/med 18-36 |
