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Medical Dictionary

Dental Caries (Dental Cavities; Tooth Decay)

Dental caries, also known as dental cavities or tooth decay, is an infectious disease that damages the structures of teeth,…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Crown (Tooth)

The crown of a tooth refers to the visible part of the tooth. The crown is the surface that allows for…

01 Jan 2012
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Root (Tooth)

Root refers to the part of a tooth hidden in the gum. The root of the tooth functions as an…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Enamel (Tooth)

Enamel refers to the hard tissue that covers the crown of a tooth. For more information, see…

01 Jan 2012
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Cementum

Cementum refers to the hardy mineral surface that covers the root of a tooth. For more information, see…

01 Jan 2012
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Dentine

Dentine is the layer of the tooth situated below the enamel and cementum. It is considered…

01 Jan 2012
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Pulp Cavity

The pulp cavity refers to the location within a tooth in which pulp tissue is housed. The pulp…

01 Jan 2012
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Pulp Tissue

Pulp tissue is a layer of the tooth located beneath the dentine layer. Pulp tissue is housed in the…

01 Jan 2012
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Cavity

The lesion or area of destruction of elements or parts of the teeth.

01 Jan 2012

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