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Dental Caries(Topical Term)

Preferred form: Dental Caries
Used for/see from:
  • n: Carious Dentin
  • n: Decay, Dental
  • n: Dental White Spot
  • n: White Spot, Dental
  • n: White Spots, Dental
  • Caries, Dental
  • Carious Lesions
  • Dental Decay
  • Dental White Spots
  • n: Carious Dentins
  • n: Carious Lesion
  • n: Dentin, Carious
  • n: Dentins, Carious
  • n: Lesion, Carious
  • n: Lesions, Carious
  • n: Spot, Dental White
  • n: Spots, Dental White

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Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.

DENTAL CARIES CONTROL was heading 1965-66

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