Cavity formation in a tooth, due to dental caries is due to______________?

A. Mastectomy force and unrelated to the extent of carious process

B. Lateral spread of caries along DE junction and weakening of the outer covering enamel

C. Destructive potential of streptococcus mutans

D. Destructive potential of lactobacillus acidophilus

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