1.Which structure enables Actinomyces species to adhere to the surface of teeth?
2.In the context of Stephan's curve, which factor is directly associated with the occurrence of dental caries and sugar consumption?
3.What causes the formation of a cavity in a tooth affected by dental caries?
4.What is the primary impact on the oral microbial community when there is a decrease in salivary flow rate?
5.Which microorganism is predominantly present in advanced carious lesions instead of early-stage lesions?
6.What term is used to describe the first bacteria that colonize carious lesions?
7.What is the most significant factor contributing to the high rate of dental cavities among teenagers?
8.Which substrate does the enzyme glucosyl transferase produced by Streptococcus mutans use to synthesize glucans?
9.Which criterion must a bacterium meet to be regarded as a significant cause of dental caries?
10.Why is Streptococcus mutans regarded as the primary cause of dental caries aside from producing organic acids?
11.Which permanent tooth is most vulnerable to developing dental cavities?
12.In smooth surface caries, the decay progresses in enamel and dentin forming conical shapes. How are these cones oriented in enamel and dentin?
13.In which condition are Miller's oral foci typically observed?
14.Which bacterium is primarily responsible for the onset of dental caries?
15.Besides S. mutans, which other bacterium plays a role in the onset of dental caries?
16.Which theory is most commonly accepted to explain the development of dental caries?
17.How many distinct dentinal layers are identified within dentinal caries?
18.How does decreased saliva production affect the rate of dental caries in a patient?
19.What type of extracellular polysaccharide is produced by cariogenic streptococci when there is an abundance of sucrose?
20.Why are lactobacilli commonly found in carious lesions?