remineralization
Replacing lost minerals
Remineralization is the process of restoring minerals to something that has lost them.
In dentistry, it refers to the natural repair of tooth enamel through minerals in saliva: Fluoride promotes remineralization of early cavities.
In environmental contexts, it describes adding minerals back to depleted soil or demineralized water.
Hard glossy coating
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- phosphatePO₄ ion compound
- salivaMouth's digestive secretion
toothpaste · caries · apatite · plaque · biofilm · pH · buffering · fluoridation
Element twenty, builds bones
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
alkaline · desalination · purification · sodium · bicarbonate · spring-water · aquifer · groundwater
Element twenty, builds bones
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
osteoblasts · skeletal · resorption · collagen · supplements · absorption · parathyroid · marrow
Decayed organic fertilizer
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- microbesMicroscopic living organisms
biochar · mulch · earthworms · nitrogen · phosphorus · potassium · mycorrhizae · amendments
enamel
Hard glossy coating
saliva · toothpaste · caries · apatite · plaque · biofilm · pH · buffering · fluoridation · bicarbonate
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
potassium · alkaline · desalination · purification · sodium · bicarbonate · spring-water · aquifer · groundwater · hardness
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
magnesium · osteoblasts · skeletal · resorption · collagen · supplements · absorption · parathyroid · marrow · cartilage
compost
Decayed organic fertilizer
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
microbes · biochar · mulch · earthworms · nitrogen · phosphorus · potassium · mycorrhizae · amendments · tillage
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Removal of minerals
decalcification · calcium loss · enamel erosion · leaching · depletion
remineralizationtooth decay
Progressive dental deterioration
dental caries · decay · enamel erosion · deterioration · cavitation
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