If a child is at increased risk of developing caries, when should follow up radiographs be taken?
6-12 months
If a child is NOT at increased risk of developing caries, when should follow up radiographs be taken?
2 years
When assessing toothbrushing in paediatric patients a plaque index is used, what would a score of 10/10 indicate?
perfectly clean tooth
When assessing toothbrushing in paediatric patients a plaque index is used, what would a score of 8/10 indicate?
plaque line around the cervical margin
When assessing toothbrushing in paediatric patients a plaque index is used, what would a score of 6/10 indicate?
cervical third of the crown covered with plaque
When assessing toothbrushing in paediatric patients a plaque index is used, what would a score of 4/10 indicate?
middle third of tooth covered with plaque
When assessing toothbrushing in paediatric patients a plaque index is used, how is the mouth divided up?
Into sextants, the worst score in each sextant is recorded
What factors can increase a childs caries risk?
- clinical evidence of previous disease
- poor dietary habits
- low socioeconomic status
- use of fluoride
- plaque control
- saliva
- medical history
What tool is used to assess dental anxiety in children?
The Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale
What behavioural management technique is frequently used in paediatric dentistry to introduce a child to a new situation?
tell, show, do
How much toothpaste should be places on a toothbrush for a child under 3 years old?
Smear
How much toothpaste should be places on a toothbrush for a child 3 years and over?
pea sized amount
What fluoride content toothpaste should be used for a child under 3 years old at an increased risk of caries?
a smear of 1350-1500ppmF
What fluoride content toothpaste should be used for a child under 3 years old at a standard risk of caries?
smear of 1000-1500ppmF
What fluoride content toothpaste should be used for a child over 3 years old at an increased risk of caries?
pea sized amount of 1350-1500ppmF
What fluoride content toothpaste should be used for a child over 3 years old at a standard risk of caries?
pea sized amount of 1000-1500ppmF
What fluoride content toothpaste should be used for a child 10+ years old at an increased risk of caries?
2800ppmF toothpaste
How often is fluoride varnish applied to standard risk paediatric patients?
twice a year
What % fluoride varnish is used in paediatrics?
5%
At what age are children allowed to receive topical fluoride application?
2 years old
What is the maximum number of times fluoride varnish can be applied to child patients teeth?
4 times a year
How often is fluoride varnish applied to increased risk paediatric patients? What else is suggested for these patients that are 7+years old?
4 times a year
- use of an alcohol free sodium fluoride mouthwash at a different time from tooth brushing
What are the contraindications for Duraphat applications in paediatric patients?
- severe asthma
- severe allergy
- sticking plaster allergy
What is found in Duraphat that can cause contraindications in some children?
Colophony
