Which term describes fluoride applied directly to teeth (reworded)?

Which term describes fluoride applied directly to teeth (reworded)?

• A. Topical Fluoride
• B. Systemic Fluoride
• C. Fluoride Varnish
• D. Disclosing Agent

Answer: (A)

Fluoride applied directly to the tooth surfaces is topical fluoride. It covers the broad ways fluoride can be delivered to enamel, including varnishes, gels, foams, and rinses that contact the teeth. Fluoride varnish is a specific form of topical fluoride, but the description in the question points to the general term topical fluoride. In contrast, systemic fluoride is taken in (swallowed) and reaches teeth through the bloodstream, and a disclosing agent is used to reveal plaque and isn’t about fluoride application.

Fluoride applied directly to the tooth surfaces is topical fluoride. It covers the broad ways fluoride can be delivered to enamel, including varnishes, gels, foams, and rinses that contact the teeth. Fluoride varnish is a specific form of topical fluoride, but the description in the question points to the general term topical fluoride. In contrast, systemic fluoride is taken in (swallowed) and reaches teeth through the bloodstream, and a disclosing agent is used to reveal plaque and isn’t about fluoride application.