Which type of fluoride is applied professionally and creates a film of calcium fluoride, which slowly releases over time
A) Stannous fluoride
B) Acidulated phosphate fluoride
C) Fluoride varnish
D) Neutral sodium fluoride
C
Explanation: C) Varnishes offer a high concentration of fluoride, specifically 5% of sodium fluoride. This is applied by dental professionals and is placed on areas of recession, incipient lesions, and other various lesions.
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