The sequence of drawings illustrates the initial stages of microbial plaque formation.

A: Recently cleaned tooth surface showing formation of an “acquired pellicle” derived from the saliva.

B: Initial adhesion to the acquired pellicle by colonies of round bacteria

C: The adhesion of other bacterial forms, which is also associated with the replication of those present

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