L9.Caries Flashcards

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What are the 5 virulence factors of S. mutans?

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  1. Sugar transport
  2. Acid production
  3. Aciduricity
  4. EPS production
  5. IPS production
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What are the 4 types of Mutans Streptococci?

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  1. S. mutans
  2. S. sobrinus
  3. S. rattus
  4. S. cricetus
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The bacteria Actinomyces viscosus is Strongly associated with what type of caries (location)?

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Actinomyces viscosus is strongly correlated with root surface caries

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What scientist gave a very accurate description of the cause of dental caries in 1890?

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W.D. Miller

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