2007-08-13 15:07:43 · 3 answers · asked by cassy a 1 in Health ➔ Dental
"Acquired pellicle- an homogenous, organic, tenacious layer that forms over exposed oral surfaces. It is acellular, that is , free from microorganisms, until plaque begins to form on it"
And - it forms within minutes after all external material has been removed by polishing the tooth surface with an abrasive. It is composed primarily of glycoproteins from the saliva that are selelctively adsorbed by the hydroxyapatite of the tooth surface. The adsorbed material becomes a highly insoluble coating over the teeth, calculus deposits, restorations, and complete and partial dentures."
From Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist by Dr. Esther Wilkins....
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
2007-08-13 16:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by jamrdh70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glycoproteins
2007-08-13 16:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by DL4evr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CASSY,
THIS IS CALLED A DENTAL PELLICLE AND STARTS TO FORM 1 MINUTE AFTER YOU FINISH BRUSHING.
2007-08-13 15:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋