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INITIAL CARIES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- occlusal caries
1, record 1, English, occlusal%20caries
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fissure caries 2, record 1, English, fissure%20caries
- pit and fissure caries 3, record 1, English, pit%20and%20fissure%20caries
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Initial caries localized in pits and fissures and progressing towards the dentino-enamel junction. 3, record 1, English, - occlusal%20caries
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Attempts have been made to prevent pit and fissure caries by applying a variety of different chemical solutions ... and by covering the depressions with various types of dental cement. 2, record 1, English, - occlusal%20caries
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
G.V. Black introduced the concept that cavity preparations on teeth under treatment for occlusal caries be extended to eliminate noncarious fissures. 4, record 1, English, - occlusal%20caries
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carie occlusale
1, record 1, French, carie%20occlusale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-08-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- primary caries
1, record 2, English, primary%20caries
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- incipient caries 2, record 2, English, incipient%20caries
- initial caries 3, record 2, English, initial%20caries
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The carious lesion more often starts at both sides of the fissure wall rather than at the base, penetrating nearly perpendicularly towards the dentino-enamel junction. Visual changes such as chalkiness or yellow, brown or black discoloration may be seen. 3, record 2, English, - primary%20caries
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These macroscopic alterations of the enamel in initial caries precede cavitation and occur without apparent break in the enamel surface. 2, record 2, English, - primary%20caries
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carie primaire
1, record 2, French, carie%20primaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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