The Soft Material That Forms on the Teeth That Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The soft material that forms on the teeth that is the primary cause of gingival inflammation and other forms of periodontal disease is:

• A)calculus.
• B)exudates.
• C)fluoride.
• D)plaque.

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory describing a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry toward the same-sex parent.

Same-sex Parent

A parent who identifies as having a sexual orientation that is attracted to individuals of the same sex.

Phallic Stage

In Freudian psychoanalysis, a stage of psychosexual development where a child's focus of libido is concentrated in the genital area.

Opposite Sex

A term used to refer to a sex or gender that is different from one's own.