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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universitas Padjadjaran
2017-07-01
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Series: | Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry |
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Online Access: | http://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/pjd/article/view/13614 |