Some physicochemical phenomena affecting demineralization and remineralization: A review

Abstract— The processes of dental caries and remineralization obey the same thermodynamic laws. The total repair of an early lesion is possible in vitro but repair in vivo is complicated by additional parameters often introduced predominately by lack of oral hygiene and improper diet. This paper discusses the behaviour of calcium phosphate species in biological systems and how these minerals react with changes in solution composition. The early lesion is reviewed from this viewpoint and remineralization is discussed. 1983 Australian Dental Associatio