Question 99 · LDEK · Early childhood caries
Indicate the true statements concerning povidone iodine:
1) it is used in prevention and treatment of early childhood caries (ECC);
2) for a relatively long time, it lowers the level of cariogenic bacteria;
3) it can be used every 2-3 months;
4) it can be used 3 times, week by week and repeated every 6 months;
5) its application has got nothing to do with the use of fluoride varnish.
The correct answer is:
2) for a relatively long time, it lowers the level of cariogenic bacteria;
3) it can be used every 2-3 months;
4) it can be used 3 times, week by week and repeated every 6 months;
5) its application has got nothing to do with the use of fluoride varnish.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,4,5.
- B. 1,2,4.
- C. 1,2,3,5.
- D. 1,2,3.
- E. 2,4,5.
Hint
Compare the application schedule of iodine solution with that of chlorhexidine varnishes, and consider whether it can be combined with fluoride.
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