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NDAEB 8.2 Fluorides Part 8

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Question 1 of 30

1. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is a benefit of stannous fluoride over sodium fluoride?
- It is harmless if it is swallowed
- It has the antibacterial properties
- It can strengthen enamel at the root
- It can whiten teeth
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Question 2 of 30

2. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
APF fluoride gels typically have which of the following concentrations of fluoride.
- 2 percent
- 1 percent
- 12 percent
- 0 percent
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Question 3 of 30

3. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following patients is MOST likely to be prescribed at-home fluoride therapy?
- An adolescent patient with braces
- A patient who is undergoing radiation for skin cancer on the neck
- A patient who is undergoing dialysis for kidney failure
- A child patient with Type 1 diabetes
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Question 4 of 30

4. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of fluoride and erupted teeth?
- luoride has little beneficial effects once teeth have erupted
- Fluoride\\\’s main effect occurs when it comes into contact with the surface of erupted teeth
- Fluoride is ONLY beneficial once teeth have erupted
- Fluoride supplementation should begin before teeth erupt
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Question 5 of 30

5. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
For maximum benefit, patients should brush their teeth with fluoridated toothpaste at least how often?
- Once a day
- Four times a day
- Once every other day
- Twice a day
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Question 6 of 30

6. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
What is a limitation of fluoride prophylaxis pastes?
- Enamel is protected
- Fluoride is added
- Short shelf life
- Long shelf life
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Question 7 of 30

7. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of fluoride use during pregnancy?
- All fluoride use should be stopped during pregnancy
- Topical fluorides such as toothpastes and rinses do not pose a risk to pregnant women or their unborn children
- Excess systemic fluoride may pass into breast milk, and should be used with caution
- Doses of systemic fluoride below the upper limit of 10 mg/day seem to pose no risk during pregnancy
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Question 8 of 30

8. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
An adverse reaction caused by the ingestion of large amounts of fluoride in a short amount of time is known as which of the following?
- Dentin hypersensitivity
- Dental fluorosis
- Hyperfluorosis
- Fluoride toxicity
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Question 9 of 30

9. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A lower fluoride level may be recommended for the municipal water supply in which of the following communities?
- A very cold area with heavy winter snowfall
- A coastal area where people eat a lot of seafood
- A very hot climate where people drink large amounts of water
- An affluent community where people have access to quality dental care
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Question 10 of 30

10. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
When providing patient education about fluoride rinses, which of the following is NOT an appropriate instruction?
- The patient should use about 10mL of the rinse at each use
- The patient should avoid swallowing the rinse
- The patient should not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes after rinsing
- The patient should swallow the rinse, as the injested fluoride may provide extra benefits
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Question 11 of 30

11. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
How much fluoride should be applied to the tray during topical fluoride treatment?
- Enough to completely fill the tray
- Enough so that excess squeezes out the top of the tray when it is inserted
- The minimum amount indicated by the manufacturer\\\’s instructions
- The maximum amount indicated by the manufacturer\\\’s instructions
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Question 12 of 30

12. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of the length of time it takes to apply fluoride varnish?
- It takes much longer to apply than fluoride foams or gels
- It takes about the same amount of time as fluoride gels or foams
- It takes much less time to apply than fluoride foams or gels
- It takes more time to apply than fluoride gel but less than foam
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Question 13 of 30

13. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of fluoride for adults?
- It can help prevent tooth loss
- It can reverse tooth decay
- It can reverse gum disease
- It can change the structure of the teeth and strengthen them
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Question 14 of 30

14. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of caries and topical fluoride?
- All caries must be filled prior to topical fluoride application, regardless of size
- Topical fluoride should be applied directly to open caries for maximum benefit
- Topical fluoride has been shown to shrink large caries
- Large caries should be filled prior to fluoride application
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Question 15 of 30

15. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT an indication that a patient might need fluoride therapy?
- Sensitive teeth
- Having had braces
- Tooth decay near the root
- Unerputed third molars
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Question 16 of 30

16. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT considered a major benefit of brushing with fluoridated toothpaste?
- It is available to all who want it, even if they live in an area with unfluoridated water
- Brushing brings the fluoride in close contact with the enamel
- Toothpaste poses no risk or fluorosis even when swallowed
- Regular brushing provides the teeth with regular exposure to small amounts of fluoride
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Question 17 of 30

17. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Brush-on fluoride gels contain which of the following?
- Neutral sodium fluoride
- Stannous fluoride and sodium fluoride
- Stannous fluoride
- Calcium fluoride
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Question 18 of 30

18. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is a benefit of fluoride toothpaste use?
- It eliminates the need for professional fluoride treatment
- It provides daily fluoride, which has a cumulative effect
- It successfully eliminates advanced decay
- It provides higher concentrations of fluoride than professional treatments
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Question 19 of 30

19. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
The critical period of exposure for dental fluorosis occurs during which of the following years of life?
- 0-2 years
- 1-4 years
- 6-16 years
- 3-18 years
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Question 20 of 30

20. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of topical fluoride?
- It is effective in slowing or reversing caries in patients of all ages
- It is far cheaper per capita than water fluoridation
- It is available for anyone who desires it
- It can help reverse tooth decay already in progress
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Question 21 of 30

21. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
When applying fluoride varnish, which of the following is true?
- The teeth will be white and shiny
- Must be accessible to employees and be updated annually
- The teeth will be white and dull
- The teeth may discolor
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Question 22 of 30

22. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
An over the counter brush-on fluoride gel will contain which of the following levels of sodium fluoride?
- 0 percent
- 1 percent
- 0 percent
- 1 percent
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Question 23 of 30

23. Question

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All but which of the following are potential benefits of fluoride?
- It can reverse the effects of tooth decay
- It can strengthen tooth enamel
- It can help prevent gum disease
- It can whiten teeth
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Question 24 of 30

24. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of topical fluoride application?
- All plaque must be removed before fluoride application
- Fluoride should not be applied to large open caries
- Fluoride may be applied to teeth with large areas of calculus
- Fluoride should only be applied if the patient does not have access to fluoridated drinking water
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Question 25 of 30

25. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of dental fluorisis?
- It affects children younger than 6 years of age
- It is potentially fatal if not addressed
- It is a cosmetic defect only
- It is the result of chronic overexposure to fluoride
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Question 26 of 30

26. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of children and fluoridated toothpaste?
- Children should begin brushing with fluoridated toothpaste around the age of 2
- Children should be given only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste until they are 6 or 7
- Children under the age of 10 should use only nonfluoridated toothpaste
- Children should be closely supervised when using fluoridated toothpaste
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Question 27 of 30

27. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of institutionalized patients and topical fluoride?
- Institutionalized patients may benefit from topical fluoride because they may be unable to engage in proper dental hygiene themselves
- Institutionalized patients should not receive topical fluoride because the water in such establishments is adequately fluoridated
- Institutionalized patients do not need fluoride application because they have a lower risk of caries
- Institutionalized patients should only receive topical fluoride if they are unable to care for themselves
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Question 28 of 30

28. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of diabetics and topical fluoride?
- Because diabetics are required to restrict sugar, they are at low risk of caries and do not need topical fluoride
- Diabetics may experience dry mouth, and as a result may benefit from topical fluoride
- Diabetics may experience dry mouth, and as a result may contraindicated for topical fluoride
- None of the above
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Question 29 of 30

29. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following patients is NOT considered a high-risk patient who requires in-office topical fluoride application?
- A patient who is undergoing radiation for skin cancer on his neck
- A patient who has a history of dental decay
- A patient who has had a tooth repaired after a car accident
- A patient with a history of anorexia
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Question 30 of 30

30. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Approximately how long does fluoride varnish remain on the surface of the teeth before it is metabolized?
- 1 hr
- 72 hrs
- 48 hrs
- 12 hrs
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