Caries is a multifactorial bacterial infection affecting the structure of the tooth. This term has been used to describe the presence of more than expected dental caries.
Comment:
It should be noted that it is not always possible to rule out environmental influences and that reports of association between hereditary diseases and susceptibility to dental caries should be regarded with caution.
Synonyms:
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Caries; Cariosity of teeth; Dental caries; Dental cavities; Early dental caries; Frequent caries; Tooth cavities; Tooth decay