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What are caries in dentistry?
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Hollow space: From latin: cavus. A hole or hollow. In dentistry a hole in a tooth. In dentistry usually caused by decalcification of the enamel of a tooth from acid produced in a bacterial plaque followed by bacteria eating the underlining dentin of the tooth.
Answered 8/13/2014
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Decay: Caries is a word that is used to describe dental decay.
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Cavity: Caries is a term used in dentistry to describe a cavity. It is basically a 'hole' created in the tooth due to bacteria.
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Cavities: Carries are another term for cavities.
Answered 8/13/2014
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Dental caries: Caries is the technical term for a cavity/demineralization of tooth structure
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