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CALCULAR DEPOSIT [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

Calculus covering the coronal surface of the tooth to the crest of the gingival margin. It is usually white or white-yellow, having a claylike consistency, and can be easily detached from the tooth surface.

DEF

A salivary deposit of calcium phosphate and carbonate with organic matter on the teeth occlusal or incisal to the gingival crest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

Tartre sus-gingival : Il est situé en position coronaire à la crête du rebord gingival et visible sur la surface de la couronne dentaire. Il est habituellement blanc-jaunâtre, de consistance argileuse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
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