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Table 2 Intervention models by caries risk level

From: Meeting the oral health needs of 12-year-olds in China: human resources for oral health

 

Mean timings needed (in minutes)

Caries risk level

1 - Low

2 - Relatively low

3 - Relatively high

4 - High

Maximum professional intervention model

Tooth restorations

21.7 per tooth

- e

- e

- e

Requireda

Regular check-ups

16.3 each time

Once a yearc

Twice a yeara,c

3 times a yearc

4 times a yeara,c

Fluoride varnish application

7.6 each time

Twice a yearb

Twice a yeara,b

3 times a yearb

4 times a yeara

Fissure sealants

6.9 per tooth

- b

Requireda,b

Requireda,b

Requireda,b

Minimum professional intervention model

Tooth restorations

21.7 per tooth

- e

- e

- e

Requireda

Regular check-ups

16.3 each time

Once a yearc,d

Once a yearb,c,d

Once a yearb,c,d

Twice a yearc

Fluoride varnish application

7.6 each time

Once a yeard

Once a yeard

Once a yeard

Twice a yearb

Fissure sealants

6.9 per tooth

- b

Requireda,b

Requireda,b

Requireda,b

  1. aAccording to AAPD recommendations published in 2013 and ADA recommendations published in 2014
  2. bAccording to PHE recommendations published in 2014
  3. cAccording to NICE recommendations published in 2004
  4. dThis is set as the bottom line of the measure
  5. eThis is due to they have no tooth decay for treatment