Quiz on Dietary Effects on Oral Biofilm Formation

What is the most cariogenic carbohydrate mentioned in the text?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

Which type of diets are considered cariogenic?

• Non-fermentable carbohydrates

• Fermentable carbohydrates

• Protein-rich diets

• Fat-rich diets

What role do dairy products play in oral health?

• Promote caries development

• Serve as a salivary substitute

• Increase acidity in the mouth

• Decrease calcium levels

Which food is NOT considered cariogenic?

• Crackers

• Sweets

• Fruits with high sugar content

• Cheese

What is the effect of sucrose on plaque microflora?

• Decreases cariogenic bacteria

• Promotes remineralization

• Increases salivary flow

• Disrupts microbial balance

Which nutrient in dairy products helps preserve enamel integrity?

• Vitamin C

• Iron

• Calcium

• Zinc

What is a characteristic of cariostatic diets?

• They promote demineralization

• They are high in fermentable carbohydrates

• They lower salivary pH

• They do not cause a drop in salivary pH

Which of the following is a role of probiotics in oral health?

• Inhibit colonization of cariogenic bacteria

• Decrease salivation

• Promote acid production

• Increase cariogenic bacteria

What is the effect of fatty acids on mutans streptococci?

• Promote their growth

• Inhibit their growth

• Have no effect

• Increase their acidity

Which food is known to stimulate salivary flow?

• Caffeinated beverages

• Sugar-rich candies

• Fiber-rich fruits and vegetables

• Processed snacks