Cervical Caries

Cervical Caries: The Silent Tooth Decay Plaguing Low-Income Filipinos

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Cervical Caries Explained: Why Decay Forms Near the Gum Line, Not in Pits and Fissures

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Cervical Caries

Case Analysis: Cervical Caries (Zoom 100%)

In this dental case, decay is visible near the cervical area — the region where the crown of the tooth meets the gum line — rather than on the chewing surface or fissures. Cervical caries are often overlooked, but they can progress silently and cause significant tooth sensitivity or even nerve damage if untreated.

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