NDAEB 8.2 Fluorides Part 8

Question 1 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is a benefit of stannous fluoride over sodium fluoride?

It is harmless if it is swallowed

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It has the antibacterial properties

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It can strengthen enamel at the root

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It can whiten teeth

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Question 2 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

APF fluoride gels typically have which of the following concentrations of fluoride.

2 percent

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1 percent

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12 percent

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0 percent

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Question 3 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following patients is MOST likely to be prescribed at-home fluoride therapy?

An adolescent patient with braces

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A patient who is undergoing radiation for skin cancer on the neck

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A patient who is undergoing dialysis for kidney failure

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A child patient with Type 1 diabetes

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Question 4 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is true of fluoride and erupted teeth?

luoride has little beneficial effects once teeth have erupted

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Fluoride\\\’s main effect occurs when it comes into contact with the surface of erupted teeth

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Fluoride is ONLY beneficial once teeth have erupted

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Fluoride supplementation should begin before teeth erupt

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Question 5 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

For maximum benefit, patients should brush their teeth with fluoridated toothpaste at least how often?

Once a day

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Four times a day

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Once every other day

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Twice a day

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Question 6 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

What is a limitation of fluoride prophylaxis pastes?

Enamel is protected

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Fluoride is added

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Short shelf life

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Long shelf life

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Question 7 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT true of fluoride use during pregnancy?

All fluoride use should be stopped during pregnancy

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Topical fluorides such as toothpastes and rinses do not pose a risk to pregnant women or their unborn children

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Excess systemic fluoride may pass into breast milk, and should be used with caution

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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

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

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Dental fluorosis

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Hyperfluorosis

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Fluoride toxicity

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Question 9 of 30

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

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A coastal area where people eat a lot of seafood

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A very hot climate where people drink large amounts of water

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An affluent community where people have access to quality dental care

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Question 10 of 30

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

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The patient should avoid swallowing the rinse

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The patient should not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes after rinsing

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The patient should swallow the rinse, as the injested fluoride may provide extra benefits

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Question 11 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

How much fluoride should be applied to the tray during topical fluoride treatment?

Enough to completely fill the tray

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Enough so that excess squeezes out the top of the tray when it is inserted

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The minimum amount indicated by the manufacturer\\\’s instructions

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The maximum amount indicated by the manufacturer\\\’s instructions

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Question 12 of 30

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

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It takes about the same amount of time as fluoride gels or foams

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It takes much less time to apply than fluoride foams or gels

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It takes more time to apply than fluoride gel but less than foam

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Question 13 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of fluoride for adults?

It can help prevent tooth loss

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It can reverse tooth decay

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It can reverse gum disease

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It can change the structure of the teeth and strengthen them

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Question 14 of 30

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Which of the following is true of caries and topical fluoride?

All caries must be filled prior to topical fluoride application, regardless of size

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Topical fluoride should be applied directly to open caries for maximum benefit

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Topical fluoride has been shown to shrink large caries

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Large caries should be filled prior to fluoride application

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Question 15 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT an indication that a patient might need fluoride therapy?

Sensitive teeth

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Having had braces

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Tooth decay near the root

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Unerputed third molars

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Question 16 of 30

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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

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Brushing brings the fluoride in close contact with the enamel

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Toothpaste poses no risk or fluorosis even when swallowed

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Regular brushing provides the teeth with regular exposure to small amounts of fluoride

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Question 17 of 30

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Brush-on fluoride gels contain which of the following?

Neutral sodium fluoride

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Stannous fluoride and sodium fluoride

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Stannous fluoride

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Calcium fluoride

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Question 18 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is a benefit of fluoride toothpaste use?

It eliminates the need for professional fluoride treatment

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It provides daily fluoride, which has a cumulative effect

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It successfully eliminates advanced decay

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It provides higher concentrations of fluoride than professional treatments

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Question 19 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

The critical period of exposure for dental fluorosis occurs during which of the following years of life?

0-2 years

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1-4 years

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6-16 years

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3-18 years

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Question 20 of 30

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

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It is far cheaper per capita than water fluoridation

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It is available for anyone who desires it

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It can help reverse tooth decay already in progress

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Question 21 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

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 22 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

An over the counter brush-on fluoride gel will contain which of the following levels of sodium fluoride?

0 percent

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1 percent

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0 percent

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1 percent

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Question 23 of 30

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All but which of the following are potential benefits of fluoride?

It can reverse the effects of tooth decay

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It can strengthen tooth enamel

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It can help prevent gum disease

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It can whiten teeth

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Question 24 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is true of topical fluoride application?

All plaque must be removed before fluoride application

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Fluoride should not be applied to large open caries

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Fluoride may be applied to teeth with large areas of calculus

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Fluoride should only be applied if the patient does not have access to fluoridated drinking water

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Question 25 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT true of dental fluorisis?

It affects children younger than 6 years of age

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It is potentially fatal if not addressed

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It is a cosmetic defect only

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It is the result of chronic overexposure to fluoride

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Question 26 of 30

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Which of the following is NOT true of children and fluoridated toothpaste?

Children should begin brushing with fluoridated toothpaste around the age of 2

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Children should be given only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste until they are 6 or 7

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Children under the age of 10 should use only nonfluoridated toothpaste

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Children should be closely supervised when using fluoridated toothpaste

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Question 27 of 30

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

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Institutionalized patients should not receive topical fluoride because the water in such establishments is adequately fluoridated

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Institutionalized patients do not need fluoride application because they have a lower risk of caries

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Institutionalized patients should only receive topical fluoride if they are unable to care for themselves

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Question 28 of 30

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

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Diabetics may experience dry mouth, and as a result may benefit from topical fluoride

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Diabetics may experience dry mouth, and as a result may contraindicated for topical fluoride

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None of the above

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Question 29 of 30

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

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A patient who has a history of dental decay

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A patient who has had a tooth repaired after a car accident

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A patient with a history of anorexia

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Question 30 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Approximately how long does fluoride varnish remain on the surface of the teeth before it is metabolized?

1 hr

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72 hrs

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48 hrs

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12 hrs

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