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Concept information

Término preferido

dental caries

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information 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.

Sinónimos

  • dental decay

En otras lenguas

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22511

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