17 Feb
Caries: Definition
From the Latin, translated means “caries” Morschsein and rot. Caries bacteria destroy the tooth structure by chemical decalcification and dissolution processes.
The surface of the tooth, so the crown of the tooth enamel and the exposed tooth root area of the root cement, is constantly exposed to external influences. Acids in the mouth cause a demineralization, is a mineral storage remind realization. Should these alternating, dynamic processes in the balance, the acid attack, eventually, to a complete destruction of the tooth. Continue Reading
