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Tooth Discoloration
Definition 1
A change in tooth color. Causes may be local or systemic and include tobacco use, foods, dental plaques, caries, restorative filling materials, trauma, medications, infections, hereditary diseases, and nutritional deficiencies. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by a change in tooth hue or tint. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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