Demineralization and Remineralization Dynamics and Dental Caries

Dental caries is a multifactorial disease caused by the interaction of dietary sugars, dental biofilm, and tissue host. It results from repeated cycles demineralization remineralization at interface biofilm tooth surface. Demineralization process removing mineral ions hydroxyapatite crystals in hard tissues, such as enamel, which can lead to if left unchecked. The reverse lost that occur during demineralization. degree depends on several variables, including amount available calcium phosphate salivary pH levels. Over past decades, remineralizing or calcifying fluids with variable calcium, phosphate, fluoride formulations have been developed. management early has potential significantly advance noninvasive clinical disease. chapter outlines mechanisms demineralization-remineralization occurs use agents enhance remineralization.