________ is the most important function of the primary cuticle.
Cuticular protein
The initial carious lesions affect the prismless zone of enamel.
True
Subgingival calculus is also known as
serumal calculus
If the pellicle is lost as a result of an oral prophylaxis, it doesn't form again.
False. Forms again in a few minutes
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The reduced enamel epithelium is present during eruption of the teeth in the oral cavity.
False. It is lost during eruption
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Plaque can be best seen when using a _________.
disclosing solution
Gram positive organisms appear in
Supragingival area
The pellicle has bacteria when formed.
False, it is bacteria free when formed.
Developmental cuticle is also known as
Primary
An increase in leukocytes in saliva is indicative of ___________.
Gingival inflammation
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Calculus is primarily composed of_______.
Calcium phosphate
Pellicle is formed by _____ and _____.
Salivary protein and glycoprotein