The logical explanation for the unique anticariogenic property of most silicate cements is______________?

Correct answer: A. The reduction in enamel solubility due to fluoride uptake by enamel

  • A. The reduction in enamel solubility due to fluoride uptake by enamel
  • B. That beryllium flux is used in silicates
  • C. That silicates show very little leakage at the margins of the restoration
  • D. Due to the high silica content

Explanation

Silicate cement releases fluoride, which is taken up by adjacent enamel and lowers its solubility in acid, explaining its anticariogenic effect. High silica content and low leakage do not account for this distinctive property.

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