Demineralization (physiology)
Opposite process of mineralization
Demineralization is the opposite process of mineralization; it is a process of reduction in the mineral content in tissue or an organism. Examples include bone demineralization or tooth demineralization. Demineralization can lead to serious diseases such as osteoporosis, rickets, or tooth decay.[1]
Usually, treatment involves administration of appropriate dietary supplements to help restore the remineralization of human tissues and their physiological state.
See also
- Bone resorption
- Bone remodeling
References
- ^ Neel, Ensanya Ali Abou; Aljabo, Anas; Strange, Adam; Ibrahim, Salwa; Coathup, Melanie; Young, Anne M.; Bozec, Laurent; Mudera, Vivek (19 September 2016). "Demineralization–remineralization dynamics in teeth and bone". International Journal of Nanomedicine. 11: 4743–4763. doi:10.2147/IJN.S107624. PMC 5034904. PMID 27695330.
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