Caries preventive strategy for >6 year old children
| Preventive measure | Risk category | ||
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| Low | Moderate | High | |
| Recall visit | Every 12 months | Every 6 months | Every 3 months |
| Anticipatory guidance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dietary counselling | No | Yes | Yes |
| Oral hygiene instructions | No | Yes | Yes |
| Antibacterial | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pit and fissure sealant | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fluoridated toothpaste | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fluoride varnish | No | Application at 6 month intervals | Application at 3- to 6-month intervals |
| Fluoride mouthrinse | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fluoride gel | No | Application at 6 month intervals | Application at 3- to 6-month intervals |
