Which of the following factors in the stephan's curve is related to the caries incidence and sugar intake______________?
Correct answer: A. Ph of Plaque
- A. Ph of Plaque
- B. Frequency of sugar intake
- C. Physical form of sugar
- D. Quantity of sugar intake
Explanation
The Stephan curve records the fall and recovery of plaque pH after sugar intake; the extent and duration of this pH fall determine caries risk. Thus plaque pH is the relevant measured factor linking sugar exposure with demineralisation.
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