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Secondary caries

Secondary caries logo #20169caries which has occurred after a primary lesion has been restored. It is most commonly due to failure of the restoration at its margins, which have broken down and allowed a leak to develop between the restoration and the wall of the cavity. Caries bacteria which have been left behind during cavity preparation are unable to produce secondary carie...
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secondary caries

secondary caries logo #20973Caries of enamel beginning at the dento-enamel junction due to a rapid lateral spread of decay from the original decay. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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secondary caries

secondary caries logo #21219Type: Term Definitions: 1. caries of enamel beginning at the dentoenamel junction due to a rapid lateral spread of decay from the original decay.
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