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Theories of Modes of Actions of Fluoride<br />

6: Fluoride affects the morphology of the teeth mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

them more self-cleans<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a) Fluoride adm<strong>in</strong>istered dur<strong>in</strong>g tooth formation<br />

may result <strong>in</strong> shallower and wider fissures,<br />

more rounded cusps thus<br />

reduc<strong>in</strong>g the number and size of sites where<br />

food and plaque could accumulate.

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