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demineralization [dē‚min·rə·lə′zā·shən] (chemical engineering) Removal of mineral constituents from water. (medicine) Removal or loss of minerals and salts from the body, especially by disease. In particular, the continual dissolving of tooth mineral that occurs at the surface of teeth as the result of the action of weak acids created by plaque-formingbacteria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Demineralization of the bony labyrinthine capsule, as occurs in some forms of otosclerosis, responded to the combination of the bisphosphonate, calcium, vitamin D, and fluoride. Three primary mechanisms of action have been identified (Butt and Eklund 1999): a) promotion of remineralization and inhibition of demineralization of early lesions; b) inhibition of bacterial metabolism; and c) reduction of enamel solubility in acid, bestowed prior to tooth eruption. Is there a relationship between weight-bearing exercises and the risk of fractures for people with bone demineralization, and, if so, what is the relationship between exercise and risk? |
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