Fluoride's Greatest Anti-Caries Benefit Is Gained From

question 34

Multiple Choice

Fluoride's greatest anti-caries benefit is gained from:

• A) systemic fluoride exposure before eruption
• B) systemic fluoride exposure after the teeth have erupted
• C) topical fluoride exposure before eruption
• D) topical fluoride exposure after the teeth have erupted

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