This interaction can be greatly enhanced by the presence of fluoride ions at the reaction site. The overall reaction, which may be characterised as the demin/remin process, can be symbolised in general terms as in
This interaction can be greatly enhanced by the presence of fluoride ions at the reaction site. The overall reaction, which may be characterised as the demin/remin process, can be symbolised in general terms as in
The chemical basis of the demin/remin process is similar for enamel, dentine and root cementum. However the differing structures and relative quantity of the mineral and organic tissue content of each of these materials results in significant differences in the nature and progress of the caries lesion.