For years the mineral loss from enamel and dentin has been known to alter the optical properties of teeth. Now some technology developers are hoping to capitalize on this phenomenon with a diagnostic ...

They painted 24 human molars with an acid-resistant varnish, leaving a 4 x 4-mm window in the occlusal surface of each tooth exposed for demineralization. Artificial lesions were produced in the ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo found that these effects become stronger when the molecule is used together with fluoride and xylitol, rather than on its own. An experimental artificial ...