Coloured Sem Of Dental Plaque Seen On A T
by Dr Tony Brain/science Photo Library
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Coloured Sem Of Dental Plaque Seen On A T
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Dr Tony Brain/science Photo Library
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Tooth plaque (Image 1 of 4). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of plaque on the surface of a tooth. Plaque, the main cause of tooth decay, appears as a yellow coating over the grey enamel of the tooth. Plaque is a sticky substance made of food remains and the bacteria that naturally occur in the mouth (such a Streptococci). Bacteria feed on the sugars in the food particles and produce acid as a waste product. This acid corrodes the enamel coating of each tooth, forming cavities and exposing the pain receptors in the tooth's sensitive interior. Magnification: x70 at 6x6cm size. (See photo's M782 119, M782 120 and M782 123).
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September 13th, 2018
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