root caries index
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root car·ies in·dex
the ratio of the number of teeth with carious lesions of the root, and/or restorations of the root, to the number of teeth with exposed root surfaces.
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root car·ies in·dex
(rūt karēz indeks)The ratio of the number of teeth with carious lesions of the root, and/or restorations of the root, to the number of teeth with exposed root surfaces.
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root car·ies in·dex
(rūt karēz indeks)Ratio of the number of teeth with carious lesions of root, and/or restorations of root, to number of teeth with exposed root surfaces.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012