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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Calculi > Dental Calculus
Stomatognathic Diseases > Tooth Diseases > Dental Deposits > Dental Calculus

Preferred term

Dental Calculus  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Calculus, Dental
  • Tartar

Scope note

  • Abnormal concretion or calcified deposit that forms around the teeth or dental prostheses.

History note

  • 64; was in Cat C only 1964-74

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003728

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