Dental Caries and Periodontal Infections Quiz
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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?

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Prevotella intermedia
  • Streptococcus sobrinus
  • Streptococcus mutans (correct)
  • 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?

  • Streptococci
  • Veillonella
  • Staphylococci (correct)
  • Prevotella
  • Which bacteria is associated with dental caries?

    <p>Streptococcus mutans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria has been demonstrated to be present in human supragingival plaque?

    <p>Helicobacter pylori</p> Signup and view all the answers

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