Which of the Following Is True Concerning In-Office Fluoride Application

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning in-office fluoride application?

• A) A 1-minute application is recommended by the ADA.
• B) The most commonly used fluorides come in the form of topical gels or foams that are applied for 1 minute in disposable trays.
• C) The 1-minute application delivers approximately 25% of the fluoride that a 4-minute application delivers.
• D) When used one to two times a year,topical fluoride treatments have been shown to produce 20% to 26% caries reduction.

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