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Oral Pathology and Medicine

The corrct order of microscopic zones of dentinal caries starting from the D.E junction is_______________?

The corrct order of microscopic zones of dentinal caries starting from the D.E junction is_______________?

A. Zone of sclerosis, decalcification zone, bacterial invasion
B. Bacterial invasion, decalcification zone, zone of sclerosis
C. Zone of sclerosis, backterial invasion, decalcification zone
D. Decalcification zone, zone of scierosis, backterial invasion

The corrct order of microscopic zones of dentinal caries starting from the D.E junction is_______________? Read More »

Dental Caries, Medical Mcqs, Oral Pathology and Medicine

Starch is considered to be less cariogenic than monosaccharides and disaccharides because it_______________?

Starch is considered to be less cariogenic than monosaccharides and disaccharides because it_______________?

A. Does not diffuse through plaque
B. Is rapidly hydrolysed in the mouth
C. Enhances remineralisation
D. Raises the PH in the oral cavity

Starch is considered to be less cariogenic than monosaccharides and disaccharides because it_______________? Read More »

Dental Caries, Medical Mcqs, Oral Pathology and Medicine

Which of the following factors in the stephan’s curve is related to the caries incidence and sugar intake______________?

Which of the following factors in the stephan’s curve is related to the caries incidence and sugar intake______________?

A. Physical form of sugar
B. Frequency of sugar intake
C. Ph of Plaque
D. Quantity of sugar intake

Which of the following factors in the stephan’s curve is related to the caries incidence and sugar intake______________? Read More »

Dental Caries, Medical Mcqs, Oral Pathology and Medicine

Cavity formation in a tooth, due to dental caries is due to______________?

Cavity formation in a tooth, due to dental caries is due to______________?

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

The most pronounced effect on the oral microflora of a reduction in rate of salivary flow is a_____________?

The most pronounced effect on the oral microflora of a reduction in rate of salivary flow is a_____________?

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

The most pronounced effect on the oral microflora of a reduction in rate of salivary flow is a_____________? Read More »

Dental Caries, Medical Mcqs, Oral Pathology and Medicine