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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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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 of bacteria within plaque and start the biofilm process is Neisseria spp and Streptococci.
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