The Dark Color of Supragingival Calculus Is Attributed to Which

question 6

Multiple Choice

The dark color of supragingival calculus is attributed to which of the following?

• A) Calcium
• B) Hydroxyapatite
• C) Organic skeletons
• D) Serum and blood pigments

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