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Dental Plaque
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Definition
: A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
note categories; from Cat A /chem /ultrastruct permitted; DF: DENT PLAQUE
Other names
Plaque, Dental
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
diethyl-
N-
dodecylphosphoramidate
29271-27-0
Amides
*Organophosphorus Compounds
Dental Plaque/prevention & control.
J Med Chem 16(10):1185;1973