Dental caries
From BugSigDB
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. The three most prominent theories used to explain the etiology of the disease are that acids produced by bacteria lead to decalcification; that micro-organisms destroy the enamel protein; or that keratolytic micro-organisms produce chelates that lead to decalcification.
- Aliases
- caries
- CARIES DENT
- Caries, Dental
- DECAY DENT
- Decay, Dental
- DENT CARIES
- DENT DECAY
- DENT WHITE SPOT
- DENT WHITE SPOTS
- dental caries
- dental caries extending into pulp
- dental caries of smooth surface
- dental caries pit and fissure
- Dental Decay
- Dental White Spot
- Dental White Spots
- Spot, White
- Spots, White
- White Spot
- WHITE SPOT DENT
- White Spot, Dental
- White Spots
- WHITE SPOTS DENT
- White Spots, Dental
