Question 3: Briefly explain what is tooth decay Students answers

Options

No.

%

1.- It is a multifactorial disease

98

23.7

2.- It is a disease of the teeth

68

16.5

3.- It is a bacterial disease

54

13.1

4.- It is the process of demineralization of teeth

34

8.2

5.- It is the infection of the teeth due to poor hygiene

23

5.6

6.- It is an abnormality in the tooth causing its rupture

21

5.1

7.- It is the accumulation of bacteria

18

4.4

8.- It is a contagious disease

16

3.9

9.- They are holes in the dentin and enamel

13

3.1

10.- They are microorganisms damaging to tooth

10

2.4

11.- It is infection in teeth

7

1.7

12.- Is the destruction of the tooth structure by bacteria

7

1.7

13.- They are bacteria that live on the teeth

6

1.5

14.- It is a pathology that affects the tooth

5

1.2

15.- They are black spots on teeth

5

1.2

16.- They are bacteria that calcify on the teeth

5

1.2