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- What is dental caries?
- Succinctly explain periodontitis and mention the microorganisms implicated.
- Differentiate the different forms of periodontitis.
- Summarize the microbiology of gingivitis
- What is dental plaque
- Mention the Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria implicated in dental plaque
- Briefly describe halitosis.
- Explain briefly the different forms of halitosis
- Enumerate measures taken to avoid halitosis (bad breath)
- Streptococci organisms are known as cariogenic bacteria. Explain.
- What is halitophobia?
- What is a disclosing agent?
- Enumerate any 8 components of the human tooth.
- What are the two most dominant streptococci species in dental plaque?
- Define root caries.
- With suitable examples, define acidogenic bacteria and briefly explain their medical significance in tooth infection.
- What are cariogenic organisms as it relates to dental infection or disease?
- Differentiate between acute traumatic gingivitis (ATG) and acute necrotizing gingivitis (ANG).
- How does glossitis differ from cheilitis?
- Briefly explain allergic gingivitis (AAG).
- Succinctly explain the various types of periodontitis.
- What is periodontal membrane?
- Outline some of the foul-smelling compounds produced in the mouth as a result of the metabolic activity of oral bacteria.
- With suitable examples, explain what oral bacteria means.
