KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 156 · KROK (Dentistry)
The most common disease of economically developed countries is dental caries. Over 95% of population is afflicted with this disease. Carious demineralization of hard dental tissues is caused primarily by:
- A. Malnutrition
- B. Metabolic disorder
- C. Vitamin C deficiency
- D. Organic acids
- E. Extreme conditions
Hint
Think about what plaque bacteria produce from dietary carbohydrates and how it affects hydroxyapatite.
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