Remineralization at Dentist Dictionary
What is Remineralization? Redeposition or replacement of the tooths minerals into a de mineralized (previously decayed) lesion. This reverses the decay process, and is enhanced by the presence of topical fluoride.Dental Definition Added By: Julian
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