Periodontal disease, Part IV: Calculus and other etiologic factors.
1986
H M Goldman
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D010510
Periodontal Diseases
Pathological processes involving the PERIODONTIUM including the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT.
Abnormal concretion or calcified deposit that forms around the teeth or dental prostheses.
Tartar,Calculus, Dental
D003773
Dental Plaque
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Plaque, Dental
D005891
Gingivitis
Inflammation of gum tissue (GINGIVA) without loss of connective tissue.
Gingivitides
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man