kariesvaiheen
Kariesvaiheen refers to the stage of dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay. This term is used in dentistry to describe the progression of the disease from its initial formation to its advanced stages. The process begins when bacteria in the mouth metabolize sugars and produce acids. These acids demineralize the tooth enamel, the hard outer layer of the tooth.
Initially, this demineralization may not be visible. As the process continues, a small white spot lesion can
Further progression can lead to the formation of a cavity, a hole in the tooth. If the
The term kariesvaiheen, therefore, encompasses this entire spectrum of tooth decay, from subclinical demineralization to extensive