It can damage enamel on inscribed plate (6)

I believe the answer is:

plaque

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'plate' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for plaque that I've seen before include "Thin film on teeth" , "Build-up on teeth" , "Memorial slab" , "Film on teeth that encourages caries" , "Memorial plate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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