CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
The acquired enamel pellicle (AEP) is an integument formed in vivo as a result of the selective adsorption of salivary proteins on the tooth surface, which also contains glycoproteins and lipids. The presence of proteins in the AEP forms a protective interface on the tooth surface, participating in all interfacial events in the oral cavity. It is a bacteria-free organic film that covers d…