Dentistry

at a Glance

Elizabeth Kay

Multiple Choice: Chapter 36 Dental plaque and calculus

Question 1.Which one of the following is essential for the development of a mature supragingival plaque biofilm?

A Toothbrushing only performed once per day
B Bacteria that can adhere to pellicle
C Incorporation of Fusobacterium nucleatum
D An anaerobic environment within the biofilm
E Frequent sugar intake