Question 76 (part 2) · LDEK · Fluoride
In a 3-year-old patient residing in a town in which concentration of fluorides in drinking water is 0,7 mg/l, high risk of carious disease is observed. Which prophylactic methods should be used in such a patient?
1) brushing with paste containing 1000 ppm F, twice during a day;
2) brushing with fluoride gel with a concentration of 12500 ppm F twice a week;
3) fluoride foam with a concentration of 2% NaF application 4 times a year;
4) fluoride varnish with a concentration of 22600 ppm application 4 times a year;
5) fluoride gel with a concentration of 12500 ppm application on a tray;
6) fluoride tablet with a content of 0,25mg F once a day.
Correct answer is:
2) brushing with fluoride gel with a concentration of 12500 ppm F twice a week;
3) fluoride foam with a concentration of 2% NaF application 4 times a year;
4) fluoride varnish with a concentration of 22600 ppm application 4 times a year;
5) fluoride gel with a concentration of 12500 ppm application on a tray;
6) fluoride tablet with a content of 0,25mg F once a day.
Correct answer is:
- A. 1,6.
- B. 1,2,6.
- C. 1,4.
- D. 1,4,6.
- E. 2,3,5.
Hint
Consider the age limits for high-concentration gels and foams, and whether supplements are needed when drinking water already contains fluoride.
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