Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003731
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003731
Preferred Name

Dental Caries

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Dental Decay
Lesions, Carious
White Spot, Dental
Decay, Dental
Carious Lesion
Dentins, Carious
Carious Dentin
Carious Lesions
Spot, Dental White
Lesion, Carious
Cavity, Dental
Dentin, Carious
Carious Dentins
Dental White Spots
Spots, Dental White
Cavities, Dental
White Spots, Dental
Caries, Dental
Dental Cavities
Dental White Spot
Dental Cavity
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