Tooth decay. Computer artwork of a human tooth,showing a cavity (decay,dark) that has been caused by bacteria (blue and green). Tooth decay,also known as caries,is the demineralisation and destruction of the hard tissues (enamel,dentin and cementum) of a tooth. It is usually caused by acid produced by the bacterial fermentation of food debris that accumulates on the tooth surface | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Lunau, Claus |
Bildgröße: | 4787 px × 3674 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
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