radiation caries


ra·di·a·tion car·ies

caries of the cervical regions of the teeth, incisal edges, and cusp tips secondary to xerostomia induced by radiation therapy to the head and neck.

ra·di·a·tion car·ies

(rā'dē-ā'shŭn kar'ēz) Decay of the cervical regions of the teeth, incisal edges, and cusp tips due to decreased saliva production (xerostomia) induced by radiation therapy to the head and neck.

ra·di·a·tion car·ies

(rā'dē-ā'shŭn kar'ēz) Caries of cervical regions of teeth, incisal edges, and cusp tips due to xerostomia induced by radiation therapy.