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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
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
diethyl-N-dodecylphosphoramidate  29271-27-0   Amides *Organophosphorus Compounds Dental Plaque/prevention & control. J Med Chem 16(10):1185;1973

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