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cariogenic adjective medical specializeduk /ˌkeə.ri.əʊˈdʒen.ɪk/ us /ˌker.i.oʊˈdʒen.ɪk/ causing decay in the teeth or bones: 致龋的 Two of the cariogenic bacterial species favour a more acidic environment.有两种致龋细菌喜欢酸性较强的环境。 Starches are considered to be less cariogenic than simple sugars such as sucrose, glucose, and fructose. It is possible that a protective covering over the teeth restricted the opportunity for cariogenic bacteria to attack the tooth. Two basic methods currently exist for providing an artificial cariogenic challenge to the tooth structure. This is not the only cariogenic species that can be found in dental plaque. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Problems with bones, joints & teeth achondroplasia acromegaly ankylosed ankylosis anti-plaque caries carpal tunnel syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome fissure gap-toothed gouty growing pains herniated disc kyphosis tartar tennis elbow TMD TMJ trigger finger water on the knee |