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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

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Attached plaque cells divide to proliferate and create:
  1. Bio sheets
  2. Vertical stratifications
  3. Horizontal stratifications
  4. Biofilm
Explanation
Answer: D - Attached plaque cells divide to proliferate and create biofilm. The biofilm is due to the close proximity of microorganisms. The interactions of these cells develop into vertical and horizontal stratifications within the plaque. The most common bacteria within the plaque and biofilm process are Neisseria spp and Streptococci.
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