Which of the Following Describes the Rationale for Full-Mouth Disinfection

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the rationale for full-mouth disinfection?

• A) It is useful in NSPT to save time and money for the client.
• B) It reduces the chance of recommending antimicrobial therapy after initial therapy.
• C) It has an advantage over traditional full-mouth scaling and root planing.
• D) It requires less time on the part of the practitioner in NSPT.
• E) It is thought to reduce reinfection of nontreated sites.

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