| 1. | As a result of demineralization, the bones become less rigid.
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| 2. | Fluoride exerts these effects by the demineralization and remineralization cycle.
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| 3. | Fluoride can help slow down the demineralization process in enamel from tooth decay.
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| 4. | As with dRTA, reversal of the chronic acidosis should reverse bone demineralization.
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| 5. | Animals do suffer from both demineralization and gingival disease.
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| 6. | Fluoride appears to reduce demineralization and increase remineralization.
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| 7. | The area of greatest demineralization and destruction is in the body of the lesion itself.
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| 8. | The incorporated fluorine makes enamel more resistant to demineralization and, thus, resistant to decay.
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| 9. | Demineralization of the tooth surface due to acids can cause occlusal erosion as well as attrition.
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| 10. | Fluoride deficiency causes increased demineralization when the tooth is exposed to an acidic environment, and also delays fluorosis.
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