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Demineralization is the removal of minerals (mainly calcium) from any of the hard tissues: enamel, dentine, and cementum. [4] It begins at the surface, and may progress into either cavitation (tooth decay) or erosion (tooth wear).
Tooth wear varies substantially between people and groups, with extreme attrition and enamel fractures common in archaeological samples, and erosion more common today. [3] [4] [5] Tooth wear is predominantly the result of a combination of three processes; attrition, abrasion and erosion. [3]
The effects of this process include the demineralization of crystals in the enamel, caused by acids, over time until the bacteria physically penetrate the dentin. Enamel rods, which are the basic unit of the enamel structure, run perpendicularly from the surface of the tooth to the dentin. Since demineralization of enamel by caries follows the ...
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Acid erosion is a type of tooth wear. It is defined as the irreversible loss of tooth structure due to chemical dissolution by acids not of bacterial origin. [ 1 ] Dental erosion is the most common chronic condition of children ages 5–17, [ 2 ] although it is only relatively recently that it has been recognised as a dental health problem. [ 3 ]
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Glass ionomer sealants are thought to prevent caries through a steady fluoride release over a prolonged period and the fissures are more resistant to demineralization, even after the visible loss of sealant material, [9] however, a systemic review found no difference in caries development when GICs was used as a fissure sealing material ...
Fluoride in various forms is the most popular and effective active ingredient in toothpaste to prevent cavities. [12] Fluoride is present in small amounts in plants, animals, and some natural water sources. The additional fluoride in toothpaste has beneficial effects on the formation of dental enamel and bones.