The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific, although NOT known, bacteria. It also states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) First statement is true, second statement is false.
D) First statement is false, second statement is true.


C
Explanation: C) The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific bacteria; however, it does NOT state that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal diseases. In fact, because periodontal disease is multifactorial in nature, NOT all individuals are equally susceptible.

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