Decalcification of the Tooth Enamel Due to the Production of High

question 54

Multiple Choice

Decalcification of the tooth enamel due to the production of high concentrations of organic acids in the mouth is known as

• A) degenerative plaque.
• B) dental caries.
• C) dental plaque.
• D) microbial enamel decalcification.

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Definitions:

Biological Processes

Complex sequences of actions or changes happening in living organisms, necessary for their survival, growth, and reproduction.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two atoms when one atom transfers an electron to another, leading to the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

Hydrogen Bond

An insubstantial attachment between two molecules produced by the electrostatic allure between a proton of one molecule and an electronegative atom of the other.

Ions

Atoms or molecules that have lost or gained one or more electrons, thus acquiring an electric charge.