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Which of the following is NOT a location where biofilms can form?
Which of the following is NOT a location where biofilms can form?
- Sterile laboratory environments (correct)
- Drinking water reservoirs
- Medical implants
- Ship hulls
What is the initial step in the formation of oral biofilms on teeth?
What is the initial step in the formation of oral biofilms on teeth?
- Attachment of pellicle to the tooth surface (correct)
- Adherence of primary colonizing bacteria to the tooth surface
- Rapid growth of bacteria on the tooth surface
- Formation of a mature dental plaque biofilm
Which of the following bacteria are primary colonizers in the formation of oral biofilms?
Which of the following bacteria are primary colonizers in the formation of oral biofilms?
- Pathogenic bacteria
- Gram-negative organisms
- Streptococcal species (correct)
- Fusobacterium species
What is the benefit of bacteria forming biofilms?
What is the benefit of bacteria forming biofilms?
Which of the following is a characteristic of mature dental plaque biofilms?
Which of the following is a characteristic of mature dental plaque biofilms?
What is the role of Fusobacterium species in the formation of oral biofilms?
What is the role of Fusobacterium species in the formation of oral biofilms?
What is the primary reason dental professionals often fail to recommend antimicrobial mouth rinses for biofilm control?
What is the primary reason dental professionals often fail to recommend antimicrobial mouth rinses for biofilm control?
Which of the following statements about the transtheoretical stages of change model is true?
Which of the following statements about the transtheoretical stages of change model is true?
What is dental plaque?
What is dental plaque?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why thorough mechanical plaque control can be difficult to achieve?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why thorough mechanical plaque control can be difficult to achieve?
What is required for biofilms to form, according to the text?
What is required for biofilms to form, according to the text?
Which of the following is an effective measure for managing dental plaque biofilm, according to the text?
Which of the following is an effective measure for managing dental plaque biofilm, according to the text?
What is the most effective way to manage plaque biofilm according to the text?
What is the most effective way to manage plaque biofilm according to the text?
Why can plaque biofilm not be completely eliminated according to the text?
Why can plaque biofilm not be completely eliminated according to the text?
What is the purpose of using antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes according to the text?
What is the purpose of using antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ADA-recommended oral hygiene measure in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ADA-recommended oral hygiene measure in the text?
Which of the following is a reason why thorough mechanical plaque control can be difficult to achieve according to the text?
Which of the following is a reason why thorough mechanical plaque control can be difficult to achieve according to the text?
How does the text say brushing and flossing affect plaque biofilm?
How does the text say brushing and flossing affect plaque biofilm?
