Abstract
In vivo adsorption of salivary proteins onto prosthetic titanium components was analyzed after exposure of titanium abutments to the oral environment for a period of 2 to 6 weeks. Gel electrophoresis and Western immunoblotting were used to separate and identify the proteins, which were mainly α-amylase and serum albumin. Selective adsorption of proteins enables attachment of specific oral bacteria and thus may alter the composition of the dental plaque formed on titanium surfaces.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 531-534 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry |
| Volume | 74 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| State | Published - Nov 1995 |