NDAEB 8.2 Fluorides Part 4

Question 1 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

What is typically used to add fluoride in the water supply?

Difluorsilane

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Hexafluorosilicic acid

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Sodium fluoride

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Fluoride salt

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Question 2 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following groups of patients should receive topical fluoride application?

ONLY patients with a high risk of caries

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ONLY patients with a moderate risk of caries

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Patients with a moderate to high risk of caries

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All adults regardless of risk of caries

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Question 3 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Patients with a history of gum disease can benefit from fluoride in which of the following ways?

Fluoride desensitizes exposed roots

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Fluoride deposits at the roots of teeth and makes them less vulnerable to further decay

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Fluoride reduces gum inflammation

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Fluoride helps regenerate gingival tissue

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Question 4 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following statements is true?

Limit fluoride exposure in children where there is sufficient fluoride in the water

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Always limit fluoride exposure in children because of sensitivity

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Children cannot be exposed to enough fluoride to protect their teeth

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Fluoride is not important for children

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Question 5 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is the chemical symbol for fluoride?

F

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Fl

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Fe

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Fo

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Question 6 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

A patient who lives in an area with fluoridated drinking water would be advised to do which of the following when using a brush-on gel?

Leave the gel on for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly

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Leave the gel on overnight and then brush the teeth

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Rinse thoroughly after the gel has been on the teeth for the recommended time

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Apply the gel and refrain from brushing or rinsing

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Question 7 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Rarely, fluoride may cause swelling of the gums, which is known as which of the following?

Edema

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Urticaria

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Aphthosis

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Gingival engorgement

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Question 8 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Topical fluoride foams and gels applied in-office are usually left on for which of the following lengths of time?

4 minutes

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10 minutes

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60 minutes

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30 minutes

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Question 9 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Patients should not eat or drink for how long after fluoride application?

24 hours

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12 hours

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30 minutes

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5 hours

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Question 10 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Dental fluorosis can take all but which of the following forms?

White streaks

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Inflammation of the mouth

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Brown stains

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Mottling of the enamel

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Question 11 of 28

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Which of the following is NOT true of fluoride gel that is used in the home?

It should be used at all tooth brushings

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It should not be used as a substitute for regular toothpaste

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It should only be used as often as directed by the dentist

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The patient should continue his or her regular oral hygiene regimen in addition to the gel usage

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Question 12 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT true of topical fluoride?

It acts like a vaccine to prevent tooth decay

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It can prevent cavity formation

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It can slow the growth of dental bacteria

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It can reverse tooth decay

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Question 13 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is a benefit of topical fluoride varnishes?

They can continue to leach fluoride into the teeth for up to a month after application

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They only need to be applied once to afford lifetime benefits

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They leach fluoride into the teeth for 6 months to 1 year after application

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They are particularly effective at reversing gum disease

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Question 14 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of fluoride varnishes?

They pose low risk of swallowing

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They are quick to apply

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They need to be applied less often than gels

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They do not appear to pose a risk of fluorosis

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Question 15 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is a contraindication to fluoride?

Stomatitis

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Caries

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Periodontal disease

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Calculus

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Question 16 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

If a patient who has come in for fluoride application has plaque present on her teeth, which of the following steps would you take?

Proceed to apply the fluoride as usual

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Remove the plaque by brushing

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Remove the plaque by scaling

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Have the patient rinse the mouth vigorously

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Question 17 of 28

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When applying fluoride varnish, which of the following is true?

The teeth will be white and shiny

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Must be accessible to employees and be updated annually

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The teeth will be white and dull

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The teeth may discolor

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Question 18 of 28

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Of the following patients, which should receive topical fluoride application most often?

A child with active caries

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A child with rampant caries

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A caries free child who lives in an area without fluoridated water

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A caries free child

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Question 19 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Patients should use _____.

Whitening toothpaste

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Plaque fighting toothpaste

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Fluoride toothpaste

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Tartar control toothpaste

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Question 20 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is true of containers that are handled with gloved hands during fluoride treatment?

They should be discarded after treatment

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They should be considered sterile and returned to the supply cabinet after treatment

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They should be washed with soap and water after treatment

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They should be surface disinfected after treatment

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Question 21 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is true of fluoride in food?

Fluoride breaks down when food is cooked and thus is not ingested

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Fluoride is only present in processed foods

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The method of preparation can influence the level of fluoride in food

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Fluoride becomes carcinogenic when food is cooked at high temperatures

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Question 22 of 28

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Fluoride is derived from which of the following?

Fluorine

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Fluorocarbon

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Fluorite

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Fluorene

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Question 23 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which stain causes pitting in the surface of teeth?

Tobacco stain

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Black stain

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Dental fluorosis

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Green stain

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Question 24 of 28

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When applying topical fluoride gel via mouth tray, which of the following should be placed first?

Maxillary tray

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Mandibular tray

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Saliva extractor

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Aspirator

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Question 25 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

All but which of the following should be taken into account when considering prescription fluoride supplements for a child?

Whether the child has access to fluoridated water at school or daycare

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Whether the water in the child\\\’s home is fluoridated

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The dental health of the child\\\’s parents

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Whether parents are willing to take responsibility for continued supplementation

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Question 26 of 28

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Which of the following patients is considered high risk and thus a candidate for fluoride treatment?

A patient who has had periodontal surgery in the past

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A patient who has had a root canal in the past

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A patient who has had wisdom teeth extracted

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A patient who has had periodontal surgery that leaves the root exposed

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Question 27 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

All but which of the following should be taken into account when considering topical fluoride application?

Whether the patient\\\’s primary source of drinking water is fluoridated

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Whether the patient brushes and flosses regularly

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Whether the patient took fluoride supplements as a child

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Whether the patient has active tooth decay

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Question 28 of 28

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following patients is NOT considered a candidate for topical fluoride application?

A patient with pit and fissure caries

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A patient with lesions on the smooth surfaces of teeth

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A patient with exposed roots

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A patient with decreased salivary flow

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