Theory

substances with cleaning and polishing properties utilized in the formulation of a dentifrice to be compatible with fluoride compounds and other ingredients and not alter the tooth structure unfavorable

producing acid or acidity

a group of minerals of the general formula Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆X₂ wherein the X might included hydroxyl (OH) carbonate (CO) fluoride (F) or oxygen (O), crystalline mineral component of hard tissues

Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂ the form of apatite that is the principal mineral component of teeth bones and calculus

the form of hydroxyapatite in which fluoride ions have replaced some of the hydroxyl ions with fluoride, the apatite is less soluble and therefore more resistant to acids formed from carbohydrate intake

apatite formed when low concentrations of fluoride react with tooth mineral; at higher concentrations calcium fluoride is formed

exposure of a tooth surface to an acid attach; acid is from the action of dental biofilm and cariogenic food ingestioin

exerting an inhibitory action on the progress of dental caries

lowering the amount of fluoride in fluoridated water to an optimum level for the prevention of dental caries and dental fluorosis

breakdown of the tooth structure with a loss of mineral content, primarily calcium and phosphorus

with reference to a product an efficacious product produces a statistically and clinically significant benefit under ideal testing conditions in carefully controlled clinical trials

a salt of hydrofluoric acid occurs in many tissues and is stored primarily in bones and teeth

form of enamel hypomineralization due to excessive ingestion of fluoride during the development and mineralization of the teeth; depending on the the length of exposure and the ppm of the fluoride the area may appear as a small white spot or as severe brown staining with pitting

semisolid or solid phase of a colloid solution

process by which sugar is metabolized by bacteria to produce acid

deficient calcification

defect of enamel maturation caused by hereditary or systemic irregularities

occurs when foods and beverages processed in a fluoridated community are imported and consumed in a nonfluoridated community

stage or process of becoming mature or attaining maximal development with respect to tooth development, it results from the continuous dynamic exchange of ions into the surface of the enamel from pellical, dental bioflim and oral fluids

over the counter

parts per million; measure used to designate the amount of fluoride used for optimum level in fluoridated water, dentifrice, and other fluoride containing preparations

restoration of mineral elements in a tooth surface enhanced by presence of fluoride; remineralized lesions are more resistant to initiation of dental caries than is normal tooth structure

demineralized area below the surface of the enamel created by acid that has passed through micropores between enamel rods subject to remineralization by action of fluoridee

type of gel that sets in a gel like state but becomes fluid under stress the fluid form permits the solution to flow into interdental areas

term used to describe a small area on the surface enamel that contrasts in appearance with the rest of the surface and may be visible only when the tooth is dried; two types of these can be differentiated an area of demineralization and an area of fluorosis