Which of the Following Terms Describes the Ability of an Active

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes the ability of an active therapeutic agent to be retained in the oral cavity and to continue to be released over an extended period of time without losing its potency?

• A) Antimicrobial
• B) Bactericidal
• C) Substantivity
• D) Bacteriostatic

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Definitions:

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