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RAMPANT CARIES [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

A suddenly appearing, widespread, rapidly burrowing type of caries, resulting in early involvement of the pulp and affecting those teeth usually regarded as immune to ordinary decay.

CONT

For children or adults with problems of severe or rampant caries, an intensive course of fluoride application may be prescribed for home use.

CONT

In acute caries, there was more softening (demineralization) and it extended further ahead of the bacteria than in chronic lesions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie

Spanish

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