Definition: Remineralization is a natural process in which a tooth's minerals are restored or replaced. Remineralization reverses the process of decay caused from demineralization.
Pronunciation: re-min-er-al-i-zat-ion
Glossary Definition of Dental Term - Remineralization
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Updated: December 4, 2007
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