THE SMILE THIEF ( Dental caries )
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2019-04-19
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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Dental caries or decay can be defined as a progressive,
microbial, irreversible damage of calcified dental structures
(enamel, dentine, and cementum ), due to demineralization
of calcium and destructive effect of acids produced by
fermentation of dietary carbohydrates .
As a matter of fact, dental caries is one of the most prevalent
chronic diseases worldwide ; affects both sexes, all races, all
social classes, and all age groups
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