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Streptococcus mutans
Dental Snatomy
Advanced Dental Caries: Understanding Severe Tooth Decay in Premolars
The image displays an extracted premolar exhibiting advanced carious lesions that have significantly compromised the tooth structure. This severe form of dental decay demonstrates the progressive nature of caries, which begins with demineralization of enamel and can ultimately lead to extensive destruction of dentinal tissue and potential pulpal involvement.