Whole saliva is a complex mixture of proteins and other molecules which originate from
several sources. The biochemical and physicochemical properties of saliva contribute to the …

Formation of the acquired salivary pellicle is the result of biopolymer adsorption at the tooth–
saliva interface. The term acquired pellicle was first suggested in a review of the …

Importance Lubricin may be an important barrier to the development of corneal and
conjunctival epitheliopathies that may occur in dry eye disease and contact lens wear …

Given the increased aesthetic demands of patients, along with improvements in the
formulation of resin composites, the ability of these materials to bond to tooth structures, and …

Mucin-glycoproteins (mucins) are the principal organic constituents of mucus, the slimy,
viscoelastic material that envelopes all mucosal surfaces of the body. This adherent layer …

The protein compositions of in vitro pellicles formed from whole saliva and parotid and
submandibular secretions were determined by use of synthetic hydroxyapatite as a model …

The salivary pellicle, an adlayer formed by adsorption of salivary components on teeth and
dental biomaterials, has direct consequences on basic outcomes of dentistry. Here, we …

The role of saliva in the oral cavity is manifold; an important function is to serve as lubricant
between hard (enamel) and soft (mucosal) tissues. Intraoral lubrication is of crucial …

This study investigates within-subject variations and associations of salivary viscosities and
flow rates in a test panel of healthy adults. After several practice sessions, unstimulated and …

Frictional conditions in the mouth are thought by food scientists to be critical to the
perception of important food attributes such as astringency, smoothness, roughness …