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Tooth Decay

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Tooth decay, also known as dental caries or cavities, is a common chronic condition characterized by the destruction of tooth enamel and underlying dentin due to acid produced by bacterial fermentation of dietary sugars. It is the modern preferred term encompassing the process of enamel demineralization and cavity formation.

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UMLS CUI: C0011334
ICD-10-CM
K02K02.9
MeSH
D003731
SNOMED CT (US)
80967001

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