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==Description==  

==Description==  

Dental caries is a plaque-induced demineralization of the teeth caused by the action of cariogenic bacteria on fermentable carbohydrates. The acid which is produced demineralizes the enamel and dentine. Bacteria is then able to invade the dentine and dentainal tubules, undermining the enamel and eventually causing the collapse of the enamel and cavitation of the tooth.

Dental caries is a plaque-induced demineralization of the teeth caused by the action of cariogenic bacteria on fermentable carbohydrates. The acid which is produced demineralizes the enamel and dentine. Bacteria is then able to invade the dentine and dentainal tubules, undermining the enamel and eventually causing the collapse of the enamel and cavitation of the tooth. The occlusal surfaces of the molar teeth are partiularly prone to caries.

Dental caries is a multi-factorial disease which requires all four of the following:

Dental caries is a multi-factorial disease which requires all four of the following: