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FLUORIDE IN ADULT PATIENTS
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Published on Nov 27, 2015
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FLUORIDE IN ADULT PATIENTS
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YOUR ADULT PATIENTS
More likely to present with caries
Tend to have more advanced disease
Barriers to care include insurance, fear
May not get routine exams
May not be compliant with treatments
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PREVENTION
Primary prevention avoids dental disease
Secondary prevention avoids complications
Infection, tooth loss, gingivitis, pain
Still important for quality of life
Prevention reduces dental care costs
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TOOLS IN PREVENTION
Routine exams, radiographs
Education, early intervention
Cleanings, fluoride varnishes
Restorative treatments
Fluoride
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ROLE OF FLUORIDE
Adults have limited capacity to remineralize
Fluoride helps strengthen enamel
Fluoride has positive effects on biofilm
Reduces caries, periodontitis
Reduces dental sensitivity
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DENTIN HYPERSENSITIVITY
Develops when dentinal tubules are exposed
Dental erosion, gingival recession
Fluoride gives quick reliable pain reduction
Toothpastes, mouthwashes, varnishes
All highly effective
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DENTIST'S ROLE
Screening and early intervention
Surveillance, cleaning
Treatment as needed
Teaching, encouraging
Understand limitations, secondary prevention
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CONCLUSIONS
Adults more likely to have advanced disease
Dentist can still practice prevention
Fluoride important tool in prevention, treatment
Barriers to care exist more in adults
Teach, counsel, cajole, whatever is needed!
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Full article available at
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Ed Rose
http://parentingnewsonline.com
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