INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Which organism is considered an important bridging microorganism due to its ability to congregate with both primary and secondary colonizers?

P. gingivalis
T. denticola
Fusobacterium nucleatum
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The correct answer is: Fusobacterium nucleatum

Fusobacterium nucleatum is considered an important bridging microorganism because of its unique ability to congregate with both primary and secondary colonizers in the oral cavity. This aspect makes it a key player in the formation of complex multi-species biofilms within the oral microbiota. Therefore, its capacity to interact with a wide range of other bacteria establishes it as a significant microorganism in oral health and disease.