Oral Astringent Stimuli Alter the Enamel Pellicle ’s Ultrastructure as Revealed by Electron Microscopy

Conclusions Astringent-induced pellicle modifications were for the first time visualized by TEM. The ultrastructural alterations of the dental pellicle may partly explain the tooth-roughening effect caused by oral astringent stimuli. Clinical Significance Astringents might modify the pellicle’s protective properties against dental erosion, attrition, as well as bacterial adhesion, and by this means may influence tooth health. The findings may thus be particularly relevant for preventive dentistry.

Source: Journal of Dentistry - June 13, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research