Abstract
Saliva may be considered as being similar to enamel but in a liquid phase. Saliva, the mechanics of remineralization and demineralization, the acquired pellicle and the enamel surface all act to maintain the status quo, resisting mineral loss from the enamel.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 25-27 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | The New York state dental journal |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |