Biomimetic Remineralization of Enamel Quiz
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What is the purpose of coating tri-calcium phosphate with sodium laurel sulphate in biomimetic remineralization of enamel?

Isolate the calcium phosphate from fluoride in oral care products

What is the role of Hydroxyapatite in enamel remineralization?

Restores the mineral balance

How does Remin Pro provide triple protection in enamel care?

Fluoride, hydroxyapatite, and Xylitol

What percentage more fluoride does Remin Pro contain compared to other products?

<p>61%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Hydroxyapatite in oral care products?

<p>Non-resorbable material</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of deposition of calcium and phosphate ions into crystal voids of demineralized enamel known as?

<p>Remineralization of enamel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key requirement for the remineralization of enamel to occur?

<p>Presence of partially demineralized crystals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Biomimetic Remineralization of Enamel from traditional remineralization processes?

<p>It does not require the presence of partially demineralized crystals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of biomimetic materials for enamel?

<p>Mimicking enamel structure on the nanoscale level</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify a major challenge faced by materials scientists in fabricating enamel structures.

<p>Fabrication of complex hierarchical rod-and-inter-rod structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biomimetic material, derived from milk, is used for remineralization by replenishing lost minerals like calcium and phosphate ions?

<p>Casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP–ACP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of binding nano complex CPP-ACP to bacterial cell surfaces?

<p>To delay biofilm formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the self-assembling peptide P11-4 (Curodont) mimic proteins involved in amelogenesis?

<p>By controlling mineral precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the claimed function of self-assembling peptide P11-4 (Curodont) when applied to white spot lesions?

<p>To create a mesh for nucleation and precipitation of tooth mineral</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Arginine when added to dentifrice along with fluoride?

<p>As an adjunct to prevention and remineralization of carious lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of using biomimetic materials like CPP-ACP for enamel remineralization?

<p>Promote enamel subsurface lesion remineralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one challenge in fabricating enamel structures using biomimetic materials?

<p>Lack of robust clinical research with proper controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

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