Question 592 · LDEK · Etiology and pathogenesis of caries
Indicate the true statements regarding bacterial plaque:
1) bacterial plaque in the oral cavity develops only on the tooth surface;
2) the mature plaque matrix is composed of salivary glycoproteins and extracellular polysaccharides;
3) S. mutans bacteria are important primary organisms colonizing the dental plaque;
4) there are local variations in the flora present on the surface of different teeth.
The correct answer is:
2) the mature plaque matrix is composed of salivary glycoproteins and extracellular polysaccharides;
3) S. mutans bacteria are important primary organisms colonizing the dental plaque;
4) there are local variations in the flora present on the surface of different teeth.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 2,3.
- C. 3,4.
- D. 1,3.
- E. 2,4.
Hint
Consider which species are the pioneer colonisers on the pellicle and on which oral surfaces biofilms can form.
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