A thin film that coats the tooth immediately upon exposure to saliva is called

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The thin film that coats the tooth immediately upon exposure to saliva is called acquired pellicle. Biofilm is a term used to describe the microbial communities that form on various surfaces in the body. Materia alba is a soft, cheese-like mass that forms on teeth when plaque and food debris are allowed to accumulate. Food debris refers to any remnants of food that are left on or between teeth after eating.

A Thin Film That Coats the Tooth Immediately Upon Exposure