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Which fluoride compound in toothpaste provides BOTH antiplaque and anticaries benefits?
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Correct answer: A. Stannous fluoride
Stannous fluoride uniquely provides both the anticaries benefit of fluoride and an additional antibacterial/antiplaque effect from the stannous (tin) ion itself, which is why it's marketed in some toothpaste formulations specifically for gingivitis/plaque control in addition to caries prevention. Sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate provide anticaries benefits via fluoride alone, without this added antiplaque action.
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