According to Lecompte (1987), the following are the recommendations for topical application of high potency fluoride products EXCEPT-
Correct Answer: Following the procedure, the patient should be instructed not to expectorate.
Description: According to Lecompte (1987), the following are the recommendations for topical application of high potency fluoride products:
1. No more than 2 g of gel per tray or approximately 40 % of tray capacity should be dispensed. Even more conservative amounts should be considered for small children.
2. Because patient may have the need to swallow during a 4 minute topical application procedure, the use of a saliva ejector during the procedure is recommended.
3. Following the 4 minutes application procedure, the patient should be instructed to expectorate thoroughly for from 30 sec to one minute, regardless of whether high speed suction is utilized or not. Expectoration is probably the single most effective way of reducing orally retained fluoride.
4. When utilizing custom individually fitted trays for patients requiring daily or weekly application of a high fluoride concentration product, utilize only 5-10 drops of products per tray.
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