Question 22 · LDEK · Fluoride
Indicate the true statement concerning the safety of use of professional fluoride prophylactics:
- A. level of fluoride in plasma after the application of fluoride varnish is similar to the one after brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste or after the intake of 1 mg fluoride tablet.
- B. the lowest level of fluoride in plasma was recorded after the topical fluoride application with APF gel.
- C. level of fluoride in plasma after using fluoride gel is similar to the one after brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste or the intake of 1 mg fluoride tablet.
- D. level of fluoride in plasma after the application of fluoride varnish is similar to the one after brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste or the intake of 0.5 mg fluoride tablet.
- E. the highest level of fluoride in plasma was recorded after the topical fluoride varnish application.
Hint
Consider how small a dose of varnish is applied and how slowly it releases fluoride compared with gels that are easily swallowed.
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