If You Attach a Separate Water Bottle Containing Sterile Water

question 18

Multiple Choice

If you attach a separate water bottle containing sterile water to a previously untreated dental unit with biofilm in its waterlines, what will the water quality be when it enters the patient's mouth?

• A)The water will be sterile.
• B)The water will contain microorganisms.
• C)The water will contain mercury.
• D)The water will be fluoride-free.

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