Influence of fluoride on the mineralization of collagen via the polymer-induced liquid-precursor (PILP) process

Because of the short longevity of commonly used restorations, researchers are exploring biomimetic methods to restore less damaged areas of carious lesions to their natural state. While some success has been achieved for enamel repair, dentin remineralization poses a unique challenge given the large component of organic matrix [1 –9]. In our prior report, when the polymer-induced liquid-precursor (PILP) process was used to remineralize artificial dentin caries, full apatitic mineral density recovery was obtained as determined by micro-x-ray computed tomography analysis (μ-CT) and similar nanostructures to native dentin we re observed via transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
Source: Dental Materials - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research