Papain Gel as a Deproteinizing Agent for Tooth Enamel

Papain gel has been shown to be an effective deproteinizing agent for tooth enamel in several studies. Papain, a proteolytic enzyme derived from papaya, has the ability to break down proteins and remove organic substances adhering to the surface of the enamel. Its application prior to enamel etching...

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Autor: Quintana Sánchez, Masiel Monserrat
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:México
Recursos:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DEL ESTADO DE HIDALGO
Repositorio:Mexican Journal of Medical Research
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repository.uaeh.edu.mx:article/12399
Acesso em linha:https://repository.uaeh.edu.mx/revistas/index.php/MJMR/article/view/12399
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Papain
Deproteinization
Acid Etching
Tooth Enamel
Acid Etching Pattern
Papaína
desproteinización
grabado ácido
esmalte dental
patrón de grabado ácido
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Resumo:Papain gel has been shown to be an effective deproteinizing agent for tooth enamel in several studies. Papain, a proteolytic enzyme derived from papaya, has the ability to break down proteins and remove organic substances adhering to the surface of the enamel. Its application prior to enamel etching has demonstrated significant benefits, such as removing organic residues and improving the adhesion of dental materials. In addition, papain has been shown to be safe and biocompatible in its dental use. Its mechanism of action is based on its ability to break protein bonds, allowing a deep and effective cleaning of the enamel without compromising its structure. Therefore, this study aims to highlight the importance of papain as an effective and safe alternative in dental treatment, emphasizing its ability to improve the adhesion of dental materials and its specific mechanism of action in the removal of organic residues from tooth enamel.