Fluoride Tray Application ( iraqi Dental Academy i @lraqiDentalOverview m Fluoride helps in mineralization of enamel and killing of microorganism m One of the common ways to provide fluoride by the dentist is professional fluoride tray application = This procedure characterized by: = High fluoride concentration mw Long contact time between tooth and fluoride u Less appointments is required throughout the year. = Only dentists is qualified for practicing such technique ( iraqi Dental Academy i) @lraqiDentalProcedure Clean the teeth from debris, ask the patient to brush their teeth, some dentists prefer polishing with pumice. Pe am mC UU net LP. Rela: lay Lhe Pm Rae LU ea m Place fluoride gel or foam into tray (no more than 1/3 of tray’s height) Ask patient to wide open their mouth Place Lower arch tray onto teeth and press gently on it Place saliva ejector into mouth pTo RE Tr et CM cela UTR) lee Ask patient to bite on trays for 4 minutes, don't remove salivary ejector Remove the tray after 4 minutes and ask patient to expectorate Ce eM MTs (elt y (% iraqi Dental Academy i @lraqiDentalSF 110 ok) = Sit patient upright with their head slightly inclined forward to prevent ingestion of fluoride m Always use salivary ejector = Instruct patient to spit out for 30 second after the procedure = Do not use for children under 6 years of age = Apply no more than 2 ml height of gel/foam in the tray (& iraqi Dental Academy w @lraqiDentalPatient Instructions = Don't eat, rinse, or drink for 30 minutes pene lel mi Burl itLe Pm mmm mel) (§ iraqi Dental Academy w @lraqiDentalVIDEO Watch the video in the comments below (f iraqi Dental Academy @ @lraqiDentalTHANK YOU Cm {¥ Iraqi Dental Academ