radiation caries
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ra·di·a·tion car·ies
caries of the cervical regions of the teeth, incisal edges, and cusp tips secondary to xerostomia induced by radiation therapy to the head and neck.
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ra·di·a·tion car·ies
(rā'dē-ā'shŭn kar'ēz)Decay of the cervical regions of the teeth, incisal edges, and cusp tips due to decreased saliva production (xerostomia) induced by radiation therapy to the head and neck.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
ra·di·a·tion car·ies
(rā'dē-ā'shŭn kar'ēz)Caries of cervical regions of teeth, incisal edges, and cusp tips due to xerostomia induced by radiation therapy.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012