Tooth Eruption Patterns of School-Aged Children Are Marked by Exfoliation

question 16

Multiple Choice

Tooth eruption patterns of school-aged children are marked by exfoliation of all or most primary teeth and eruption of permanent teeth.During this period,application of topical fluoride is less effective than systemic fluoride administration.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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