Examples of enamel in the following topics:
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- As the enamel and dentin are destroyed, the cavity becomes more noticeable .
- Ninety-six percent of tooth enamel is composed of minerals.
- Enamel begins to demineralize at a pH of 5.5.
- Dentin and cementum are more susceptible to caries than enamel because they have lower mineral content.
- Bacteria can penetrate the enamel to reach dentin, but then the outer surface may remineralize, especially if fluoride is present.
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- Recurrent vomiting, such as observed in bulimia nervosa, may lead to destruction of the tooth enamel due to the acidity of the vomit .
- The acidic components of vomit erode tooth enamel over time.