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Fluoride
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At what pH does demineralization happen?Enamel:4.5-5.5
Cementum: 6.0-6.7 -
Pre-eruptive Fl therapy treatmentsSystemic:
water
supplements
food -
Post eruptive Fl therapy treatmentsTopical:
water
toothpaste
rinses
Fl treatments -
Water Fluoridation optimal levelOptimum: 0.7 ppm of Sodium Fluoride
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Supplemental Fl dosagesBirth-6 months: NONE
6 months- 3 years: Water Fl less than 0.3= .25mg daily
Water Fl more than 0.3= NONE
3-6 years: Water Fl less than 0.3= .50 mg daily
Water Fl 0.3-0.6= .25mg daily
Water Fl more than 0.6= NONE
6-16 years: Water Fl less than .03= 1.00mg daily
Water Fl 0.3-0.6= .50mg daily
Water Fl more than 0.6= NONE -
Post-eruptive Sodium Fluoride9,050 ppm
2%
used with tooth-colored and porcelain restorations
tray method: 4 minute treatments
no drinking, eating or smoking for 30 minutes
recommended for bulimics -
Post-eruptive Sodium Fluoride Varnishes22,600 ppm
5% NaF used to desensitize roots
retained for 24-48 hours with substantivity
2-4 times per year
effective for small children and infants
NOT for home use -
Post-eruptive Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride12,300 ppm
1.23%
causes etching in tooth-colored and porcelain restorations
tray or painting with applicator -
Post-eruptive Stannous Flouride19,360 ppm
8%
unstable
stains demineralized areas or margins
causes tissue sloughing
does NOT decrease sensitivity -
Fl in rinses and dentrificesRinses: 0.05% NaF 225ppm
Dentrifices: 400-1500 ppm
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