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Which bacteria is the most prevalent on the pits and fissures, constituting 39% of the total streptococci in the oral cavity?
Which bacteria is the most prevalent on the pits and fissures, constituting 39% of the total streptococci in the oral cavity?
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Prevotella intermedia
- Streptococcus sobrinus
- Streptococcus mutans (correct)
Which anaerobic bacteria has been found to colonize the oral cavity and cause periodontal diseases?
Which anaerobic bacteria has been found to colonize the oral cavity and cause periodontal diseases?
- Porphyromonas gingivalis
- Treponema denticola (correct)
- Borrelia vincentii
- Capnocytophaga
Which bacteria is found in increased numbers in the saliva of healthy subjects older than 70 years?
Which bacteria is found in increased numbers in the saliva of healthy subjects older than 70 years?
- Streptococci
- Veillonella
- Staphylococci (correct)
- Prevotella
Which bacteria is associated with dental caries?
Which bacteria is associated with dental caries?
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Which bacteria has been demonstrated to be present in human supragingival plaque?
Which bacteria has been demonstrated to be present in human supragingival plaque?
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