Question 70 · LDEK · Early childhood caries

Indicate the true statements concerning iodine povidone:

1) it is used in a 5% solution for the treatment and prevention of early childhood caries;
2) it is used in a 10% solution for the treatment and prevention of early childhood caries;
3) it is recommended in children with the high risk of caries;
4) it is especially recommended in children with the low risk of caries;
5) iodine povidone has a sour taste, but it does not discolor tooth tissues.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 2,4.
  2. B. 1,3,5.
  3. C. 2,4,5.
  4. D. 1,4,5.
  5. E. 2,3.
Hint

Recall the concentration of the povidone-iodine solution used in ECC and the risk group it is aimed at.

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