Dental Caries
Synonyms
Caries, Dental
Carious Dentin
Carious Dentins
Decay, Dental
Dental Decay
Dental White Spot
Dental White Spots
Dentin, Carious
Dentins, Carious
Spot, White
Spots, White
White Spot
White Spot, Dental
White Spots
White Spots, Dental
Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.