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What is the primary cause of caries (tooth decay)?
What is the primary cause of caries (tooth decay)?
- Facultative Gram-positive colonization of plaque
- Accumulation of dental plaque
- Acids released by oral bacteria during sugar fermentation (correct)
- Inadequate oral hygiene
Which condition is characterized by soft tissue inflammation of the squamous mucosa and soft tissues around teeth?
Which condition is characterized by soft tissue inflammation of the squamous mucosa and soft tissues around teeth?
- Caries
- Tartar accumulation
- Periodontitis
- Gingivitis (correct)
What occurs due to accumulation of dental plaque and subsequent mineralization (tartar)?
What occurs due to accumulation of dental plaque and subsequent mineralization (tartar)?
- Gingivitis (correct)
- Periodontitis
- Tooth loss
- Caries
What is the primary cause of periodontitis?
What is the primary cause of periodontitis?
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Which tooth-supporting structures are affected by periodontitis?
Which tooth-supporting structures are affected by periodontitis?
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What can periodontal infections underlie in systemic diseases?
What can periodontal infections underlie in systemic diseases?
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