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What is the primary component of dental calculus?
What is the primary component of dental calculus?
- Hydroxyapatite (correct)
- Osteocalcin
- Keratin
- Collagen fibers
Dental calculus can be classified based on its location. Which classification is not correct?
Dental calculus can be classified based on its location. Which classification is not correct?
- Intragingival calculus (correct)
- Lingual calculus
- Subgingival calculus
- Supragingival calculus
Which of the following best describes the process involved in the formation of dental calculus?
Which of the following best describes the process involved in the formation of dental calculus?
- Rapid desaturation of oral cavity minerals
- Old cells sloughing off from mucosal surfaces
- Metabolic action of oral bacteria
- Mineralization of dental plaque (correct)
What type of crystalline structure is primarily associated with the composition of dental calculus?
What type of crystalline structure is primarily associated with the composition of dental calculus?
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Which statement regarding the classification of dental calculus is false?
Which statement regarding the classification of dental calculus is false?
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Dental Calculus Definition
- Dental calculus is a hard, calcified deposit that forms on teeth.
Dental Calculus Classification
- Dental calculus can be classified by its location on the tooth.
Dental Calculus Composition and Structure
- Dental Calculus contains calcium phosphate crystals.
- Dental Calculus is a hard, calcified deposit that forms on teeth.
- The crystalline structure of dental calculus is similar to that of bone.
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