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SERUMAL CALCULUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

Calculus located below the crest of the marginal gingiva, usually in periodontal pockets. It is usually dense and hard, dark-brown or green-black, flintlike in consistency, and firmly attached to the tooth surface.

CONT

Heavy subgingival calculus frequently occurs apical to the lesion. Accordingly, root caries is associated with periodontal disease.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

Tartre sous-gingival : Il se rapporte au tartre situé sous la crête de la gencive marginale, à l'intérieur du sillon gingivo-dentaire ou de la poche parodontale (...) Il est de couleur sombre, très dur, très adhérent de la dent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
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