Questions and Answers
What is the primary cause of demineralization of the enamel in dental caries?
Accumulation of specific strains of bacteria on the enamel surface
What happens if the process of dental caries is not stopped?
The tooth becomes destroyed
What is the correlation between caries activity and sugar consumption?
Caries activity is closely correlated with the amount of sugar consumed per capita
What is the role of refined carbohydrates in the prevalence of dental caries in industrialized countries?
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What are the key factors involved in dental caries?
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