Pit and Fissure Sealants

question 2

Multiple Choice

Pit and fissure sealants:
1) render pits and fissures more cleansable.
2) arrest incipient caries.
3) mechanically fill the pits and fissures.
4) prevent caries in newly erupted teeth.

• A) 1 and 3
• B) 2 and 4
• C) 3 and 4
• D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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