Which of the following terms describes the ability of an active therapeutic agent to be retained in the oral cavity and to continue to be released over an extended period of time without losing its potency?

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This is the definition of substantivity. Antimicrobial is a general term referring to the inhibition of pathogenic microorganisms. Bactericidal is killing microorganisms directly. Bacteriostatic is metabolism or reproduction of microorganism is affected.

Which of the Following Terms Describes the Ability of an Active