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  2. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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    Calculus can form both along the gumline, where it is referred to as supragingival (' above the gum '), and within the narrow sulcus that exists between the teeth and the gingiva, where it is referred to as subgingival (' below the gum '). Calculus formation is associated with a number of clinical manifestations, including bad breath, receding ...

  3. Dental plaque - Wikipedia

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    It is commonly found between the teeth, on the front of teeth, behind teeth, on chewing surfaces, along the gumline (supragingival), or below the gumline cervical margins (subgingival). [1] Dental plaque is also known as microbial plaque, oral biofilm, dental biofilm, dental plaque biofilm or bacterial plaque biofilm.

  4. Dental explorer - Wikipedia

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    An 11/12 type explorer is a double-ended dental assessment instrument with mirror image working-ends. [4] The 11/12 dental explorer should be considered a dental hygienists most important instrument for the detection of subgingival and supragingival calculus.

  5. Periodontology - Wikipedia

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    It requires a few appointments, depending on time and clinician skills, for effective removal of supragingival and subgingival calculus, when periodontal pockets are involved. It can assist in periodontal healing and reduce periodontal pocketing by changing the subgingival ecological environment. [44]

  6. Men confess to brutal murder after over 20 years on the run - AOL

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    He was then taken into a car, a black BMW, by two men, who were later identified as Christian Rad and Vasile Ostas. After nearly 22 years in hiding, the two fugitives, who were involved in pimping ...

  7. Giant pod of over 1,500 dolphins spotted ‘having a big party ...

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    Marine biologists have captured a rare sight of a giant pod of over 1,500 dolphins leaping and swimming off the California coast.. The “super pod” of Risso’s dolphins was spotted in Carmel ...

  8. Periodontal abscess - Wikipedia

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    A periodontal pocket contains dental plaque, bacteria and subgingival calculus. [6] Periodontal pathogens continually find their way into the soft tissues, but normally they are held in check by the immune system. [7] A periodontal abscess represents a change in this balance, related to decreased local or systemic resistance of the host. [8]

  9. What exactly causes skin tags? Here's what dermatologists ...

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    The reality is that we don’t always know why skin tags form, but there are certainly a few contributing factors as to why you might be more susceptible to developing them. Here’s what ...