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Which event occurs FIRST in biofilm formation on dental surfaces?
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Correct answer: B. Adhesion of bacteria to the surface
- A. Maturation occurs after initial colonization, not first.
- B. Correct. Biofilm formation begins with the adhesion/attachment of initial colonizing bacteria to the acquired pellicle on the tooth surface.
- C. Toxin release occurs after bacterial colonization/maturation, not as the first event.
- D. Detachment occurs at the end of the biofilm lifecycle, not the beginning.
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