| remineralization | 1. <physiology> The return to the body or a local area of necessary mineral constituents lost through disease or dietary deficiencies; commonly used in referring to the content of calcium salts in bone. 2. <dentistry> A process enhanced by the presence of fluoride whereby partially decalcified enamel, dentin, and cementum become recalcified by mineral replacement. (08 Mar 2000) |
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| tooth remineralization | Therapeutic technique for replacement of minerals in partially decalcified teeth. (12 Dec 1998) |
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