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salivary calculus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun salivary calculus has 1 sense
  1. sialolith, salivary calculus - a stone formed in the salivary gland
    --1 is a kind of calculus, concretion

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Term: Salivary Calculus

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Salivary calculus, also known as tartar or dental calculus, is a hard, calcified deposit that forms on teeth and dental appliances due to the mineralization of dental plaque. It primarily consists of calcium phosphate and can lead to dental issues if not removed regularly through proper oral hygiene or professional dental cleaning.

Example Sentences:

1. After neglecting proper dental care for years, the patient's teeth were covered in salivary calculus, which required a deep cleaning procedure.

2. Regular flossing and brushing can help prevent the accumulation of salivary calculus on the teeth's surfaces.

3. The dentist recommended a dental scaler to remove the stubborn salivary calculus from the patient's molars.

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