M11 - Plaque environment Flashcards
1
Q
What is gingival crevicular fluid?
A
an inflammatory exudate
2
Q
Synergistic interactions are beneficial/ unbeneficial for bacteria?
A
beneficial
3
Q
What metabolic end products result in halitosis?
A
Nitrogenous products (ammonia)
Sulphurous products (hydrogen sulphide)
4
Q
What are the 3 types of adhesion in dental plaque?
A
- cell-substratum
- homotypic cell-cell
- heterotypic cell-cell
5
Q
What vitamin is released that supports black pigmented organisms?
A
Vitamin K
6
Q
What are 3 antimicrobials that target subgingival plaque?
A
- metronidazole
- tetracycline
- chlorohexidine
