The remineralization potential of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) bean extract to increase the enamel micro hardness

Introduction: Remineralization is the process of returning mineral ions into a hydroxyapatite structure characterized by mineral deposition on the enamel surface. The presence of mineral deposition would affect the microhardness of tooth enamel. Fluorine, as the remineralization agent is known with...

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Main Authors: Sulistianingsih S., Irmaleny I., Opik Taofik Hidayat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Padjadjaran 2017-07-01
Series:Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry
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Online Access:http://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/pjd/article/view/13614