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Dental Oral health
POS 904/918
Question | Answer |
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caries | the infectious disease process of tooth decay |
fluoride | mineral used in dental products to make teeth more resistant to decay |
incipient | tooth decay that is beginning to form or become apparent |
plaque | soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacterial by products |
systemic fluoride | fluoride that is ingested and then circulated throughout the body |
topical fluoride | fluoride that is applied directly to the tooth |
calculus | calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces |
subgingival | referring to the area below the gingiva |
supragingival | referring to the area above the gingiva |
cariogenic | producing or promoting tooth decay |