Dental Calculus – An Evergrowing Heap of Periodontal Pathogens
Dental calculus is defined as an adherent, calcified, or calcifying mass that forms on the surface of teeth and dental appliances. Calculus plays a key role in maintaining and accentuating periodontal disease by withholding the plaque in close contact with the tooth surface and gingival tissue, lead...
| Published in: | Journal of Integrated Health Sciences |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer – Medknow Publications
2019-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/JIHS.JIHS_21_19 |