Critical pH for initiation of caries in dentin is:
Correct Answer: 6.2-6.5
Description: Critical pH for initiation of caries in dentin is 6.2-6.5.
In addition, the critical pH for dentin is higher than for enamel, so demineralization is likely to start even before the pH reaches the critical level for enamel (pH = 5.5).
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