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Name the bacteria in dental plaque

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Eikenella nodatum

Fusobacterium nucleatum

SS vincentii

P. Intermedia

Peptostreptococcus micros

Prevotella nigrescens

T. Forsythia

P. gingivalis

Treponema denticola

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How many species of bacteria does smoking promote

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150 species

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How many species of bacteria does smoking inhibit

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70 species

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What is the effect of smoking on oral health

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Lowers chances of gingivitis due to lowered inflammatory response

More prone to periodontitis

Change of bacteria composition of sub-gingival plaque

Impaires phagocytosis

Xerostomia

Increases acidity of saliva

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