Caries May Be Considered a Two Stage Process

question 28

Multiple Choice

Caries may be considered a two stage process. Which two bacteria are implicated in this process?

• A) Lactobacillus initiates a lesion, while Streptococcus mutans progresses a lesion.
• B) Streptococcus mutans initiates a lesion, while Actinomyces progresses a lesion.
• C) Lactobacillus initiates a lesion, while Actinomyces progresses a lesion.
• D) Streptococcus mutans initiates a lesion, while Lactobacillus progresses a lesion.

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