Question 319 · LDEK · Fluoride
Indicate false statement regarding the treatment of primary caries lesions by means of non-invasive methods:
- A. ideal remineralization agent should not deliver excess amount of calcium ions.
- B. application of agents with high concentration of F results in remineralization of deeper layers of carious lesions.
- C. treatment of white spots by means of highly concentrated fluoride agents stops the development of carious lesions.
- D. remineralization by means of highly concentrated fluorides hinders the penetration of calcium and phosphate ions into the lesion.
- E. CPP-ACP compound slows down caries progression and leads to carious spot repair.
Hint
Consider what happens to the surface of a white spot when very high fluoride concentrations are applied, and whether ions can then reach deeper.
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