What is the relationship between bacterial plaque and calculus formation?
1967
J Theilade, and
R R Lobene, and
I D Mandel, and
S Hazen
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D003728
Dental Calculus
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
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