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INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Exam Prep Set 2

Category - NBDE II

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Mineralized plaque is called;
  1. Calcification
  2. Calculus
  3. Calcified proliferation
  4. Biofilm
Explanation
Answer: B - Mineralized plaque is called calculus. It is formed by highly concentrated calcium and phosphorous solutions such as saliva. When the calculus is subgingival, it is denser, harder, and darker from blood breakdown pigmentation. Supragingival calculus is above the free gingival margin and appears as white or yellow.
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