Which of the Following Statements Describes the Rationale for Wearing

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the rationale for wearing a mouthguard while orally purging?

• A) Protect the dentition from trauma due to digital stimulation.
• B) Avoid aspiration of foreign object.
• C) Inhibit the gag reflex.
• D) Lessen the direct impact of gastric acids on enamel.

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