Question 199 · LDEK · Caries risk assessment and prevention
Which of the following concerning xylitol is false?
- A. it is a polyhydroxy alcohol - a sugar substitute, nutritive sweetener.
- B. it reduces the level of cariogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity.
- C. it can be fermented by oral microorganisms.
- D. it has anticaries effect.
- E. it may have a laxative effect.
Hint
Think about why xylitol, unlike sucrose, does not lower plaque pH.
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