Widely accepted theory of dental caries_____________?
Correct answer: D. Acidogenic theory
- A. Proteolytic theory
- B. Proteolytic chelation theory
- C. Autoimmune theory
- D. Acidogenic theory
Explanation
The acidogenic theory explains caries as demineralization caused by organic acids produced when plaque bacteria ferment dietary carbohydrates. It is the widely accepted explanation, unlike the older proteolytic and chelation theories.
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