Etiology & Pathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases Quiz
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What are the two primary etiologic factors of periodontitis?

  • Dental calculus and smoking
  • Plaque biofilm and genetic factors
  • Bacteria and immuno-inflammatory reaction to plaque accumulation (correct)
  • Bacteria and traumatic occlusion
  • What is the classification of plaque bacteria relevant to dental diseases?

  • Planktonic and biofilm bacteria (correct)
  • Pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria
  • Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
  • Anaerobic and aerobic bacteria
  • When does acquisition of the oral flora begin in newborns?

  • 6-10 hours after birth (correct)
  • Immediately after birth
  • 24 hours after birth
  • 1 week after birth
  • Which factor is considered a local predisposing factor for periodontitis?

    <p>Traumatic occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of bacteria in the etiology of periodontitis?

    <p>To initiate periodontal disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criteria of periodontal pathogens were first introduced by Sokransky?

    <p>Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most virulent complex of periodontal pathogens according to Sigmund Sokransky's classification?

    <p>Red complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria are considered primary/early colonizers of dental plaque?

    <p>Streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor allows pathogens to adhere and invade host tissues?

    <p>Adhesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is considered one of the most virulent periodontal pathogens?

    <p>Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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