Wilkins Ch 17 HW

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Across
  1. 3. mineralized “hardened” dental biofilm
  2. 5. originate from the gingival sulcus fluid and bind with glucans leading to further growth of biofilm
  3. 6. an inhibitor of classification
  4. 9. a primary risk factor for gingivitis, inflammatory periodontal disease, and dental caries.
  5. 10. dental biofilm mineralized by crystals of calcium phosphate mineral salts between previously living microorganisms
Down
  1. 1. include glutamate such as dextran and fructans or pecans formed by bacterial metabolism of dietary sucrose and starch
  2. 2. coronal to the GM
  3. 4. around microcolonies
  4. 7. tenacious film formed of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids
  5. 8. clinical crown APICAL to GM