CASE STUDY Rebecca,a 23-Year-Old Caucasian Woman,has Developed Six Carious Lesions Since Her

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CASE STUDY
Rebecca,a 23-year-old Caucasian woman,has developed six carious lesions since her last dental examination 5 years ago.She has numerous existing restorations and several crowns.She reports that she snacks throughout the day.Rebecca does not floss.She brushes her teeth twice daily but is often in a hurry while doing so.
-Which of the following would be the most appropriate self-applied fluoride therapy for Rebecca?

• A) 2% sodium fluoride
• B) 1.1% sodium fluoride
• C) 0.2% sodium fluoride
• D) 8.0% stannous fluoride

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