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Concerning fluoride and the prevention of dental caries which of the following statements are true and which are false?
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a
in the unit cell of calcium fluorapatite the z co-ordinates of fluoride are 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75
b
infants should use a dentifrice containing less than 900ppm fluoride
c
the fluoride concentration of the enamel surface is higher than at the enamel-dentinal junction
d
fluoridated hydroxyapatite is more soluble than hydroxyapatite
e
fluoride reduces acid production by
Streptococcus mutans
by inhibiting lactate dehydrogenase
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