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Micro Ch. 10

The Normal Oral Flora

QuestionAnswer
What makes the Oral cavity a great environment for microorganisms Its warm Its moist There is a constant source of nutrition
The population of organisms is dynamic because the local conditions are ____. always changing
New organisms are constantly entering the oral cavity, and they remain ______ Transient
What are 3 anatomical locations for bacteria? 1. Dorsum of the tongue 2. Clinical crown 3. Gingival sulcus
What type of tissue does the dorsum of the tongue provide Soft tissue; papilla
What soft tissue has the highest concentration for bacteria to live? papilla
How to take a sample from the dorsum of the tongue? Take a sample from the saliva
Is the dorsum of the tongue anaerobic, aerobic, or a mix? The dorsum of the tongue is aerobic
What type of tissue does the clinical crown provide hard tissue: enamel, dentin, or cementum
True or False: bacteria like smooth surfaces? ex: interproximal contacts True
How to take a sample from the clinical crown Take a sample from SUPRAgingival plaque
Is the clinical crown of tooth anaerobic, aerobic, or intermediate? Intermediate
What type of tissue does the gingival sulcus provide? Hard and soft tissue with fluid in between
How to take a sample from the gingival sulcus? Take a sample from SUBgingival plaque
Is the gingival sulcus aerobic, anaerobic, or both? anaerobic
Describe neutral inter species the presence of 1 specie does not help or hinder the other specie.
What 2 types of species DO NOT compete Neutral and Cooperative
What 2 types of species that increase the diversity of different organisms? Neutral and Cooperative
Describe cooperative inter species The presence of one species helps a different species to colonize the same location.
Describe antagonistic/inhibatory The presence of one species precludes the stable colonization of a second species.
antagonistic species decreases or increase diversity? decrease
Are antagonistic species competitive? yes
What percentage of the microbial count is live? 20%
What percentage of the microbial count is dead 80%
Strict anaerobes are ___ in growth requirements fastidious
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