Teeth covered with plaque and tartar. Close-up of a dental patient's lower teeth covered with plaque and tartar. Plaque is a bacterial biofilm that can form on teeth and can cause tooth decay. Tartar is a mineralised and hardened form of dental plaque. If not treated,the condition can lead to gingivitis,peridontitis and tooth loss. For the teeth after cleaning with an ultrasonic scaler,see image C029/9600 | |
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