In later stages of periodontal disease,excess glucose and sucrose result in increased bacterial growth because biofilm development is continual and never reaches a steady state.

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Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.In later stages of periodontal disease,the influence of diet is considered less important to the maturation of the plaque biofilm.Biofilm development eventually reaches a steady state.At that point,the influence of diet is thought to be less important to the maturation of the plaque biofilm.Conversely,in early stages excess glucose and sucrose significantly contribute to biofilm development.

In Later Stages of Periodontal Disease,excess Glucose and Sucrose Result