Tooth Demineralization

A tooth's loss of minerals, such as calcium in hydroxyapatite from the tooth matrix, caused by acidic exposure. An example of the occurrence of demineralization is in the formation of dental caries.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): C07.793.720

MeSH Unique ID: D017001

Entry Terms:

• Demineralization, Tooth

See Also:

• Dental Caries

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Stomatognathic Diseases
Tooth Diseases
Tooth Demineralization
Dental Caries
Root Caries
Tooth Erosion