Subgingival Calculus Is Made Up of Crystals That Can Grow

question 36

Multiple Choice

Subgingival calculus is made up of crystals that can grow into cemental irregularities and bond to tooth structure.These qualities are important to understand because they explain why:

• A) Supragingival calculus is harder to remove than subgingival calculus.
• B) Supragingival calculus is often more tenacious than subgingival calculus.
• C) Subgingival calculus is often more tenacious than supragingival calculus.
• D) Subgingival calculus usually forms on the lower anterior and maxillary molar teeth.

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