A class of proteins that form much of the organic matrix during the early development of tooth enamel. [amelogenesis + -in] amenia (a-me′ne-a) Rarely used term for amenorrhea. [G. a- priv. + men, month] amenorrhea (a-men-o-re′a) ...
mutanscan concurrently exist and proliferate in the dental plaque. Through the metabolism of these microorganisms, acids are generated; with the action of the acids, the pH is reduced to cause dental decalcification, leading to tooth decay and additionally to cause the occurrence and progress of ...