Changes in the surface chemistry of enamel exposed to acid : a surface study of caries and erosion

Dental caries is a result of acid production by plaque bacteria and manifests with mineral loss and hard tissue dissolution. Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of dental hard tissue caused by acidic agents without bacterial involvement. Numerous techniques have been described for the early dete...

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Main Author: Karagianna, Anthoula
Other Authors: Toumba, J. ; Robinson, C.
Published: University of Leeds 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.564194