NZ Dental Therapy REX Practice Questions - New Zealand Dental Therapy Registration Examination Exam

Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which topically applied fluoride helps prevent dental caries?

It kills all oral bacteria on contact It promotes remineralisation and forms acid-resistant fluorapatite It physically blocks the pits and fissures It neutralises dietary sugars in the mouth

Correct Answer:

It promotes remineralisation and forms acid-resistant fluorapatite

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