Which of the Following Are Contraindications to the Application of Fluoride

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are contraindications to the application of fluoride?

• A) Before placement of orthodontic bands
• B) Before sealants
• C) Before seating of cosmetic dentistry
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Bed-Wetting

Involuntary urination while asleep, often occurring in children beyond the age where bladder control is typically achieved.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by high brain activity and vivid dreams, despite the body being in a state of paralysis.

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that are consciously controlled, enabling movements like walking, grabbing, or speaking.

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, and vivid dreaming, playing a crucial role in emotional regulation and memory consolidation.