Chapter 14 Flashcards
1
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Calculus
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calcified dental plaque, composed primarily of calcium phosphate mineral salts deposited between and within remnants of formerly viable microorganisms
2
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gingivitis
A
inflammation of the gums.
3
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Periodontal disease
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an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place
4
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periodontists
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a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue around teeth
5
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periodontium
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a complex structure composed of the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
6
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plaque
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a sticky deposit on teeth in which bacteria proliferate
7
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subgingival
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below the gum line
8
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supragingival
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located on the part of the surface of a tooth that is not surrounded by gingiva
