Hydroxyapatite-binding nano- and microparticles for caries prophylaxis and reduction of dental hypersensitivity

摘要

The invention relates to the application of novel oligopeptide-functionalized nanoparticles or microparticles, which bind to hard tissue (hydroxyapatite) of tooth enamel and dentin for sealing of pits, fissures, and dentinal tubules of teeth, for caries prophylaxis, for delivery of drugs, dyes, bioactive compounds, and to reduce dental hypersensitivity.