Micro & Immunology · single question
Besides Streptococcus mutans, which microorganism is most associated with the progression of ROOT caries?
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Correct answer: A. Lactobacillus species
- A. Correct. Lactobacilli (with Actinomyces) are strongly implicated in root-caries progression. (Actinomyces was not an option.)
- B. P. gingivalis is a periodontal pathogen, not a primary caries organism.
- C. A. actinomycetemcomitans is associated with aggressive periodontitis.
- D. T. denticola is a periodontal spirochete.
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