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What are the two primary etiologic factors of periodontitis?
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?
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?
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?
Which factor is considered a local predisposing factor for periodontitis?
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What is the main function of bacteria in the etiology of periodontitis?
What is the main function of bacteria in the etiology of periodontitis?
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Which criteria of periodontal pathogens were first introduced by Sokransky?
Which criteria of periodontal pathogens were first introduced by Sokransky?
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What is the most virulent complex of periodontal pathogens according to Sigmund Sokransky's classification?
What is the most virulent complex of periodontal pathogens according to Sigmund Sokransky's classification?
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Which bacteria are considered primary/early colonizers of dental plaque?
Which bacteria are considered primary/early colonizers of dental plaque?
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Which factor allows pathogens to adhere and invade host tissues?
Which factor allows pathogens to adhere and invade host tissues?
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Which bacterium is considered one of the most virulent periodontal pathogens?
Which bacterium is considered one of the most virulent periodontal pathogens?
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