A study was made of early enamel caries produced artificially by three different systems. Factors involved in each system were varied. The lesions were examined microradiographically to determine preservation of the enamel surface, thickness of the relatively intact surface layer, and depth of the lesion. The radiographs reflected the severity of the artificial caries attack.
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