Which bacteria are responsible for caries formation?
A) Streptococcus oralis
B) Streptococcus mutans
C) Lactobacillus
D) Both A and B
E) Both B and C
F) All of the above
E
Explanation: E) Streptococcus oralis are loose gram-positive cocci seen in healthy sulcus. Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus are later colonizers that metabolize lactic acid along with Veillonella, which are responsible for caries formation.
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214 × 87
What will be an ideal response?