10 Questions
What are the two primary etiologic factors of periodontitis?
Bacteria and immuno-inflammatory reaction to plaque accumulation
What is the classification of plaque bacteria relevant to dental diseases?
Planktonic and biofilm bacteria
When does acquisition of the oral flora begin in newborns?
6-10 hours after birth
Which factor is considered a local predisposing factor for periodontitis?
Traumatic occlusion
What is the main function of bacteria in the etiology of periodontitis?
To initiate periodontal disease
Which criteria of periodontal pathogens were first introduced by Sokransky?
Association
What is the most virulent complex of periodontal pathogens according to Sigmund Sokransky's classification?
Red complex
Which bacteria are considered primary/early colonizers of dental plaque?
Streptococci
Which factor allows pathogens to adhere and invade host tissues?
Adhesion
Which bacterium is considered one of the most virulent periodontal pathogens?
Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis)
Test your knowledge of the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases including periodontal microbiology and plaque biofilm. Learn about the primary factors contributing to the development of periodontitis and its complex disease process.
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