Question 556 · LDEK · Etiology and pathogenesis of caries
Indicate the false statement describing the protective functions of saliva in the context of initiation of carious process:
- A. dilution and elimination of sugars.
- B. prevention of the formation of the dental pellicle.
- C. ability to buffer acids.
- D. agglutination of cariogenic pathogens.
- E. supply of calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions.
Hint
Salivary glycoproteins adsorb to enamel within minutes after cleaning — does saliva prevent or create this layer?
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