Dental Health Quiz: Caries and Gingivitis
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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?

  • Caries
  • Tartar accumulation
  • Periodontitis
  • Gingivitis (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Anaerobic and microaerophilic Gram-negative flora in plaque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tooth-supporting structures are affected by periodontitis?

    <p>Periodontal ligaments, alveolar bone, and cementum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can periodontal infections underlie in systemic diseases?

    <p>Infective endocarditis and brain abscesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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