Concept information
Preferred term
Dental Plaque
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Plaque, Dental
Scope note
- A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
History note
- 65(64); was in Cat C only 1964-74
In other languages
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Finnish
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hampaan plakki
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tandplack
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Swedish
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Dentala plack
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003773
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