Further measures include Tooth Mousse (CPP-ACP)-> Super-saturated concentration of Ca+ and phosphate / is effective for the reminierization within tooth structure, such as dentine / helps to arrest + stop any continued demineralization / inhibits cariogenic bacteria.
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Duraphat -> A resin based high concentration 22,300 ppm F-, is effective for long term exposure (months) slowly releasing F / ideal larger lesions + breakdown / high concentration F is also has an inhibitory affect on cariogenic bacteria.
Fluoride -> Preventative measure such as topical F- 9000 ppm -> help to provide an initial topical F affect, help to arrest any current lesions + provide future protection
Oral Hygiene -> Along with emphasis on blushing, flossing, etc must be included -> To reduce the time that plaque is in contact with tooth surfaces / to limit demineralisation
A dietary analysis and salivary test may be of benefit -> It may be that the child has a very high cariogenic diet this should be remedied / further / it maybe that a pathological cause is effecting his/her saliva / this should be diagnosed + assessed / through saliva function test / then determine if saliva substituted + other measures are warranted.
Initially a high recall 3 months, to monitor the disease process -> help to continue to monitor / apply conservative treatment to limit any further progression of disease.
Methods to Ensure Adequate Fluoridation And Appropriate Age
Drinking Water
– Ensure home water is 0.6-1.1 mg/L fluoridated
– If non-F community -> Dissolve 1 mg F (1 2.2 mg NaF) in 1L water
– Encourage water in preference to sweet drinks
Rinses
– Not Applicable -> Only for > 6 Years Old / elevated risk / not a substitute for brushing / not to be swallowed
Gels and Foam
– Not Applicable -> Only for > 10 Years Old / High risk / other F- vehicles not available
Tablets + Drops
– Not Applicable -> No longer advocated -> high risk of Fluorosis / little evidence of benefit if optimal drinking water
Toothpastes
– Criteria: >18 months to 5 years, cleaned twice a day with toothpaste 0.4-0.5 mg F/g / based on the risk guidelines maybe varied if No F in water /
– Rationale: Very effective in caries prevention / successful population strategy / added benefit
– Mode: To soft child tooth brush / child should spit not swallow
– Application: Pea sized amount 250 ppm-400ppm
Varnishes
– Criteria: Varnish / elevated risk / can be used under age of 10
– Rationale: Hypersensitive / WSL / High risk / Primary + Permanent / No fluorosis with 2x years
– Mode (1): Duraphat / F in alcohol + resin / plaque acts as reservoir / 22,600 ppm / bind to enamel / slow release
– Mode (2): Clinpro XT / Resin modified GIC / F+Ca+P / slow F / 22600ppm
– Application: Primary dentition: 0.25 mL
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