What is the term applied to the pathologic process in which acids produced by microorganisms cause local destruction of dental hard tissues?
What will be an ideal response?
Caries (tooth decay). The caries process is one of demineralization of tooth structure (enamel, dentin, and cementum).
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A. supine B. recovery C. anatomical D. anterior
____ is a painful sustained erection without apparent stimulation, and may be an indication of sacral nerve injury.
A. Hygroma B. Priapism C. Coup D. Hippus
The patient group number from his/her policy is related to what type of data?
A. Clinical B. Administrative C. Legislative D. Digital
A concentrated area of pus that forms as a result of infection by microorganisms is a(n) ____________
a. blister b. papule c. abscess d. cyst