When dental implants are inserted, saliva or blood plasma immediately coats them. The implants adsorb a thin layer of proteins from these fluids that help gum tissue attach, but also allow ...

New artificial saliva protects teeth from acid and reduces cavities, offering hope to patients with dry mouth.

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

The surface of implants, as well as other medical devices, plays a significant role in the adsorption of oral proteins and the colonization by unwanted microorganisms (a process known as biofouling), ...