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Pellicle Engineering - a Fascinating Approach in Preventive Dentistry

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None2022 IADR/APR General Session

The 100 th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR was held in conjunction with the 5th Meeting of the Asia Pacific Region. The virtual meeting was attended by individuals from around the world. Those attending the meeting could choose from among 207 Interactive Talk sessions, seven Focused Learning Sessions, three Hands-on Workshops, five satellite symposia, 52 Symposia, one Distinguished Lecture Series and a plenary. 

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Session Description 
The acquired pellicle, a thin coat deposited onto the tooth surface, has received great attention as a versatile and upgradable guardian of the teeth. Containing mainly proteins, but also carbohydrates and lipids, the acquired pellicle functions as a diffusion barrier that reduces the impact of acids with the dental structure and protects against abrasive forces.The increasing knowledge on the composition of the acquired pellicle in the last few years and, moreover, on the components with greater protective potential, led to the concept of “pellicle engineering”. According to this concept, the composition of the acquired pellicle can be redirected, to improve its protective ability against caries and erosive tooth wear. This symposium will feature an international panel of experts who will highlight the most recent advances on pellicle engineering and how this fascinating approach may impact preventive dentistry.

Learning Objectives
  • Provide up-to-date information on the structure, composition and function of the acquired enamel and dentin pellicle.
  • Provide information on recent advances in acquired pellicle engineering with proteins and/or peptides and how this increases the protective ability of the pellicle against dental caries and erosive tooth wear.
  • Provide information on recent advances in acquired pellicle engineering with bioproducts and how this increases the protective ability of the pellicle against erosive tooth wear.

Presentation Date
June 24, 2022

Presenters
Matthias Hannig - The Acquired Pellicle - an Underestimated, but Upgradable Guardian of our Teeth
Marília Buzalaf - Pellicle Engineering With Proteins/Peptides – Prevention of Caries and Erosion
Thiago Carvalho - Pellicle Engineering With Bioproducts - Prevention of Erosive Tooth
Walter Siqueira - Design of Novel Pellicle Peptide Constructs Bioinspiring Preventive Strategies

Sponsoring Groups/Networks
Cariology Research, Salivary Research

CE Credits
1.5 Hours

Financial Interest Disclosure:
University of São Paulo holds a patent request on a sugarcane cystatin to protect against dental caries and erosion.



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