sub·sur·face le·sion

(sŭb'sŭr'făs lē'zhŭn)

Demineralized area below the surface of the enamel created by acid that has passed through micropores between enamel rods; subject to remineralization.

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References in periodicals archive

Remineralization of enamel subsurface lesions by sugar-free chewing gum containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate.

Remineralization: an approach towards conservation of tooth

Shen et al., "Consumption of milk with added casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate remineralizes enamel subsurface lesions in situ" Australian Dental Journal, vol.

Effect of nano-tricalcium phosphate and nanohydroxyapatite on the staining susceptibility of bleached enamel

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