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Tooth Demineralization

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Definition: A tooth's loss of minerals, such as calcium in hydroxyapatite from the tooth matrix, caused by acidic exposure. An example of the occurrence of demineralization is in the formation of dental caries.  a tooth dis; white spots or white lesions do not go here: note WHITE SPOTS see DENTAL CARIES   
See Also Dental Caries
Examples Dental Caries 		Other names Tooth Hypomineralization; Hypomineralization, Tooth; Demineralization, Tooth; Tooth Hypomineralizations; Hypomineralizations, Tooth

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