Dental Fluorosis Prevention and Risk Factors
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Which is a risk factor for dental fluorosis?

  • Drinking distilled water
  • Infrequent brushing
  • Inappropriate fluoride supplements (correct)
  • Use of fluoride-free toothpaste

What method involves the use of ion-exchange materials for water defluoridation?

  • Adsorption technique
  • Ion-exchange technique (correct)
  • Electro-dialysis
  • Precipitation technique

At what age is a child at risk for dental fluorosis when tooth brushing starts?

  • At the age of 2-3 years
  • At the age of 5-6 years
  • During infancy (correct)
  • Teenage years

Which technique for water defluoridation involves the use of activated alumina?

<p>Adsorption technique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following chemicals is commonly used in the precipitation technique for defluoridation?

<p>Calcium hydroxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to provide water with optimum fluoride concentration?

<p>Removing excessive fluoride from water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dental Fluorosis

  • Inappropriate fluoride supplements are a risk factor for dental fluorosis
  • Early tooth brushing in children can increase the risk of dental fluorosis
  • Frequent brushing and swallowing toothpaste can also contribute to dental fluorosis
  • Living in areas with high water fluoride concentration is a risk factor for dental fluorosis
  • Providing water with optimum fluoride concentration can prevent dental caries and fluorosis

Water Defluoridation

  • Water defluoridation involves adjusting the fluoride level in drinking water to an optimal level that prevents dental caries and fluorosis
  • Adsorption technique uses active agents like active alumina and activated carbons to remove fluoride from water
  • Ion-exchange technique uses anion and cation exchange resins to remove fluoride from water
  • Precipitation technique uses chemicals like calcium salts, strontium salts, or magnesium salts to remove fluoride from water
  • Other techniques for water defluoridation include electro-dialysis and reverse osmosis

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Learn about the risk factors for dental fluorosis, including inappropriate fluoride supplements and frequency of brushing, and how to prevent dental caries and fluorosis by providing water with optimum fluoride concentration.

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