Fluoridation to Prevent Tooth Decay Replaces ________ with Fluoride in Hydroxyapatite

question 14

Multiple Choice

Fluoridation to prevent tooth decay replaces ________ with fluoride in hydroxyapatite.

• A)hydroxide
• B)phosphate
• C)phosphide
• D)calcium
• E)water

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