Table 7.
Durations needed to produce different demineralization depths by in-vitro and in-situ models
Demineralization Depth (μm) | Duration by Biofilm Model (Days) | Duration by Chemical Model (Days) | Duration by In-situ Model (Days) | ||||
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pH 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | ||
50 | <0.5 | <0.5 | 0.75 | <0.5 | <0.5 | 0.75 | 44.5 |
100 | <0.5 | 1.6 | 3.7 | <1 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 241 |
150 | 1 | 4 | 9.5 | 1.3 | 5 | 9.3 | 648 |
200 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 2.7 | 11 | 18 | 1306 |