Cross section of a molar with caries

  • Nyree-Jane Roxburgh, NHS Highland
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Cross section of a molar with caries. Nyree-Jane Roxburgh, NHS Highland. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Cross section of an extracted molar with caries, showing the extent of decay to the crown Caries is another term for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by bacteria which produce acid from the sugars in food, these destroy the tooth's enamel and the layer under it, the dentin

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