What Is the Claimed Benefit of Fluoride-Released Sealant Materials

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the claimed benefit of fluoride-released sealant materials?

• A)They are of no value.
• B)They create a fluoride-rich layer that may make pits and fissures more resistant to decay.
• C)They aid in rematerializing incipient decay.
• D)Both b and c are benefits.

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Definitions:

Presbyopia

A common age-related condition where the eye's lens loses its ability to focus properly, leading to difficulty in reading or seeing objects up close.

Floaters

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Vitreous Fibers

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Snellen Chart

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