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Technical terms about prevention and oral hygiene beginning with E

From erosion to erythritol

Erosion – Dissolution of the enamel by acid – without any involvement of bacteria. Common sources are soft drinks, citrus fruit and reflux. Acid Abrasion

Erythritol – Very fine powder for the air-polishing jet. Gentle enough for root surfaces and implants, where coarser powders would roughen the surface. Air-polishing jet Glycine Peri-implantitis