The inhivition of enamel demineralization under constant composition conditions

Caries in its various forms is one of the most widespread diseases of manki n d . With proper oral hyg-lene ( i . e . plaque removal) and adequate f l u o r i d a tion caries can often be prevenLed. Caries in vivo is caused by an acid attack from numerous bacteria in the dental plaque. The strength oF the acid attack depends on amount, composition and location of the pLaque as well as on the sugar and fermentable carbohydrate intake. ... Zie: Summar