Most probable chance of developing caries in the following curve is at:
Correct Answer: Point B
Description: It is Stephen's curve, which is used for illustration of rapid decrease in pH after sucrose consumption. Exposure of dental plaque to a fermentable carbohydrate leads to decrease in pH rapidly, reaching minimum in approx. 5-10 minutes. It recovers to its initial value in 20-60 minutes gradually.
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