The power of weak ion-exchange resins assisted by amelogenin for natural remineralization of dental enamel: an in vitro study.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to develop an innovative dental product to remineralize dental enamel by a proper combination of ion-exchange resins as controlled release of mineral ions that form dental enamel, in the presence of amelogenin to guide the appropriate crystal growth. The novel product proposed consists of a combination of ion-exchange resins (weak acid and weak base) individually loaded with the remineralizing ions: Ca²⁺, PO₄^3- and F^-, also including Zn²⁺ in a minor amount as antibacterial, together with the protein amelogenin. Such cocktail provides onsite controlled release of the ions necessary for enamel remineralization due to the weak character of the resins and at the same time, a guiding tool for related crystal growth by the in

SUBMITTER: Diez-Garcia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9170625 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature