Which of the Following Is Not Recommended When Applying a Fluoride

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not recommended when applying a fluoride varnish?

• A)Thoroughly dry the teeth.
• B)Dry the teeth with a gauze square.
• C)Use a cotton-tip applicator or brush.
• D)Use dental floss through contacts to draw the fluoride varnish interproximally.

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Definitions:

Neural Impulse

An electric signal that travels along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required to produce a response or result.

Excitatory Signals

Nerve impulses that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing, promoting the transmission of signals through the nervous system.

Refractory Period

In physiological context, a period immediately following stimulation during which a nerve or muscle is unresponsive to further stimulation.