Single choice questions:What is considered to be the primary cause of dental caries
sugar B
plaque C
saliva D
materia albaThe first step in the formation of dental plaque is (A) A
acquired pellicle B
materia alba C
food debrisD
bacterial colonizationWhich of the following nutrient has been found to be an overwhelming cause of the development of plaque and dental caries
proteins B
carbohydrates C
minerals D
vitaminsWhich of the following microorganisms has been implicated in the dental caries process
Streptococcus salivarius B
Streptococcus mitis C
Streptococcus mutansD
Veillonella sp
The MOST cariogenic carbohydrate is (A) A
sucrose B
fructose C
glucose D
maltoseThe state of teeth joined together only by cementum is diagnosed as (B) A
fusion