A mathematical model for the progression of dental caries.
A model for the progression of dental caries is derived. The analysis starts at the microscopic reaction and diffusion process. The local equations are averaged to derive a set of macroscopic equations. The global system includes features such as anisotropic diffusion and local changes in the geometry due to the melting of the enamel. The equations are then solved numerically. The simulations highlight the effect of anisotropy. In addition, we draw conclusions on the progression rate of caries, and discuss them in light of a number of experiments.
['Fabregas|L Rene I|LR|', 'Rubinstein|J|J|']
D018441:Biofilms D003731:Dental Caries D003743:Dental Enamel D018450:Disease Progression D006801:Humans D055641:Mathematical Concepts D003765:Models, Dental D017001:Tooth Demineralization
mathematical model caries dentistry