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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

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Which patient will benefit the MOST from a prescription for a stannous fluoride rinse?
  1. A bulimic patient who has lost a lot of enamel from the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth
  2. A patient with dentinal hypersensitivity
  3. A patient with multiple cosmetic restorations
  4. A periodontal patient with advanced generalized recession
Explanation
Answer: D - The periodontal patient with advanced generalized recession would benefit the most from a prescription for a stannous fluoride rinse.
Stannous fluoride is ideal for an individual with a lot of root exposure which puts them at risk for developing root caries. Stannous fluoride is often recommended for patients who have an extensive history of periodontal attachment loss and treatment.
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