The attachment of the Actinomyces species to the tooth surface is facilitated by____________?
A. Fimbriae
B. Cilia
C. Flagella
D. Pseudopodia
A. Fimbriae
B. Cilia
C. Flagella
D. Pseudopodia
A. Physical form of sugar
B. Frequency of sugar intake
C. Ph of Plaque
D. Quantity of sugar intake
A. Destructive potential of streptococcus mutans
B. Destructive potential of lactobacillus acidophilus
C. Lateral spread of caries along DE junction and weakening of the outer covering enamel
D. Mastectomy force and unrelated to the extent of carious process
Cavity formation in a tooth, due to dental caries is due to______________? Read More »
Dental Caries, Medical Mcqs, Oral Pathology and Medicine A. Significant increase in number of oral bacteria
B. Shift towards more acidogenic microflora
C. Significant decrease in number of oral bacteria
D. Shift towards more aerobic microflora
A. Streptococci
B. Lactobacilli
C. Veillonella
D. Bateroides
A. Microcosm
B. Pioneer bacteria
C. Advancing bacteria
D. Anaerobic bacteria
Early invading bacteria in carious lesions are called___________? Read More »
Dental Caries, Medical Mcqs, Oral Pathology and Medicine A. Rapid growth
B. Frequency of sucrose intake
C. Negligence in visiting the dentist
D. Carelessness in oral hygiene habits
A. Glucose
B. Fructose
C. Sucrose
D. Lactose
A. Exist regularly in the dental plaque
B. Produce extracellular amylopectins
C. Be lethal for gnotobiotic animals
D. Produce intracellular dextrans
A. Forms a gelatinous matrix
B. Metabolizes substrate from saliva
C. Derives energy from enamel constituents
D. Lives symbiolically with lactobacillus