Dental Deposits

Accumulations of microflora that lead to pathological plaque and calculus which cause PERIODONTAL DISEASES. It can be considered a type of BIOFILMS. It is subtly distinguished from the protective DENTAL PELLICLE.

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): C07.793.208

MeSH Unique ID: D003741

Entry Terms:

• Dental Deposit
• Deposit, Dental
• Deposits, Dental
• Materia Alba

See Also:

• Biofilms

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Stomatognathic Diseases
Tooth Diseases
Dental Deposits
Dental Calculus
Dental Plaque
Smear Layer