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an exposure that increases the probability that disease will occur
risk factor
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beginning caries, limited to the enamel
incipient caries
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a compound of high molecular weight formed by a combination of a chain of simpler molecules (monomers)
polymer
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fluoride aids in blocking ______ ______
dentinal tubule
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a statement of the problem; a concise technical description of the cause, nature, or manifestations of a condition, situation, or problem; identification of a disease or deviation from normal condition by recognition of characteristic signs and symptoms
diagnosis
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prediction of the outcome; forecast of the probably course and outcome of a disease and the prospects of recovery as expected by the nature of the specific condition and the symptoms of the case.
prognosis
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providing oral care based on relevant scientifically sound research
evidence-based
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resulting from the activity of a clinician; disorders induced in a pt by the clinician
iatrogenic
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the fibrous tissue left after healing of a wound
cicatrix
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dryness of the mouth because of thickened reduced or absence salivary flow. increases the risk for infection and compromised chewing, speaking, and swallowing. persistent dry mouth increases the risk for dental caries.
xerostomia
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the surface film that contains microorganisms and other biologic substances
plaque (biofilm)
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abnormal concretion composed of mineral salts, usually occurring within the hollow organs of their passage; also called stones, such as gall stones or kidney stones
calculus
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mineralized dental biofilm that occurs on a dental prosthesis
denture calculus
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