Dental Pellicle
Synonyms
Acquired Pellicle, Salivary
Enamel Pellicle
Pellicle, Dental
Pellicle, Enamel
Pellicle, Salivary
Pellicle, Salivary Acquired
Salivary Acquired Pellicle
Salivary Pellicle
A thin protein film on the surface of DENTAL ENAMEL. It is widely believed to result from the selective adsorption of precursor proteins present in SALIVA onto tooth surfaces, and to reduce microbial adherence to the TEETH.
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