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6 Cards in this Set
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Fluoride effects
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Prevents Demineralization
Enhances remineralization Changes biofilm flora Alter actions of biofilm Aid in posteruptive maturation of plaque Reduce enamel solubility |
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Sources, and how it is absorbed and secreted in the body
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Food, water, mouth rinses and tooth pastes
Absorbed - gastrointestinal tract and blood stream Excreted- kidneys, sweat and feces |
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Systemic water fluoridation
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Topical benefit and systemic
40 to 65 percent in caries reduction 50 percent reduction in root caries and primary teeth caries |
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Types of fluoride in toothpaste
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Sodium Fluoride- most popular, .24 percent (1100ppm)
Sodium monofluorophosphate - Colgate , .76 percent (1000ppm stannous |
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Topical fluoride applications gels
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Stannous .4 percent 1000 ppm
Neutral sodium 1.1 percent 5000ppm Acidic 5 percent 5000ppm |
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Toxicity
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Acute- rapid intake, excessive dose, short time
Chronic- long term ingestion, exceeding recommended levels Children are more susceptible causes vomiting, diarrhea, increased salivation/thirst. |
