According to the World Health Organization, 60-90% of children and nearly 100% of adults worldwide suffer from dental decay (caries), which occurs via the progressive dissolution of dental enamel. Human… Click to show full abstract
According to the World Health Organization, 60-90% of children and nearly 100% of adults worldwide suffer from dental decay (caries), which occurs via the progressive dissolution of dental enamel. Human dental enamel is the hardest tissue in the body and plays a vital role in protecting teeth from wear and chemical attacks. It consists of a mineral phase, mainly in the form of highly oriented ribbon-like nanowires of carbonated hydroxyapatite [1].
               
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