Acquired pellicle engineering: a fascinating approach to prevent demineralization

Abstract The acquired enamel pellicle (AEP) consists of an organic, acellular, and bacteria-free film, formed in vivo as a result of biomolecules adsorption onto the tooth surface. It is composed of proteins, glycoproteins, lipids, phospholipids, and other macromolecules, such as carbohydrates. The...

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Main Authors: Carolina Ruis FERRARI, Matthias HANNIG, Marília Afonso Rabelo BUZALAF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572025000100301&lng=en&tlng=en
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