A. Adjacent and opposing teeth can move and become loose or unstable. B. Plaque and biofilms invade adjacent teeth. C. Implants cannot be placed without the tooth root present. D. All of the above alternatives are correct.

A. Genetic factors and pathogenic viruses B. Pathogenic viruses and inflammatory factors C. Inflammatory factors and pathogenic bacteria D. Pathogenic bacteria and genetic factors

A. Tetracyclines—edentulism B. Diphenhydramine—xerostomia C. Denosumab—root caries D. Sugars—septicemia

A. Increased morbidity from systemic diseases B. Loss of activities of daily living C. Increased mortality D. Alternatives a and b are both correct E. All of the above alternatives are correct.

A. Greater insulin resistance B. Fewer respiratory complications C. Decreased medical costs D. Lower immunity

A. Replacing traditional cigarettes with electronic devices delivering nicotine B. Encouraging cessation of use of all tobacco/nicotine products C. Examining the oral cavity for signs of cancer D. Educating patients about the need for daily oral hygiene

A. Patients with diabetes have a higher risk of developing periodontal disease. B. Patients with periodontal disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes. C. Patients with either condition have no increased risk of developing the other condition. D. Patients with either condition are at increased risk of developing the other condition.

A. Pharmacists' medication therapy management for patients with chronic systemic diseases and new types of topical caries preventives in development B. New types of topical caries preventives in development and reimbursement of pharmacists for dental examinations C. Reimbursement of pharmacists for dental examinations and interprofessional team care D. Interprofessional team care and pharmacists' medication therapy management for patients with chronic systemic diseases

A. High fluoride content B. High levels of sodium lauryl sulfate C. High levels of hydrated silicas D. Alternatives a and c are both correct. E. All of the above alternatives are correct.

A. Sodium lauryl sulfate and lubricants B. Lubricants and moisturizers C. Moisturizers and alcohol D. Alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate