10 Questions
Which factor is considered to have an associative role in the carious process?
Streptococcus mutans
What is the primary causative bacterial species in the carious process?
Lactobacillus acidophilus
What factor makes oral hygiene difficult for the 70-year-old patient mentioned?
Impaired toothbrush manipulation
In which type of lesions are slowly progressing root surface lesions observed?
Dark, leathery dentine surfaces
Where is an active root caries lesion with overlying plaque deposit observed in the provided example?
In an area of stagnation alongside the margins of a partial denture
What factors interact in the aetiology of the carious process?
Bacteria
How many different species exist within the plaque biofilm?
Several hundred
What is the age and relative stagnancy of the plaque dependent on?
Tooth surface
What is the primary causative bacterial species in the carious process?
Streptococcus mutans
What is the mouth condition of the 70-year-old patient with impaired toothbrush manipulation and painful mucosae?
Dry mouth (xerostomia, secondary Sjögren’s syndrome) and rheumatoid arthritis
Test your knowledge of the factors involved in the development of dental caries with this quiz. Explore the role of bacteria, particularly Streptococcus mutans, in the carious process and understand how plaque biofilm contributes to the formation of tooth decay.
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