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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?
What is the main function of bacteria in the etiology of periodontitis?
What is the main function of bacteria in the etiology of periodontitis?
Which criteria of periodontal pathogens were first introduced by Sokransky?
Which criteria of periodontal pathogens were first introduced by Sokransky?
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?
Which bacteria are considered primary/early colonizers of dental plaque?
Which bacteria are considered primary/early colonizers of dental plaque?
Which factor allows pathogens to adhere and invade host tissues?
Which factor allows pathogens to adhere and invade host tissues?
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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