SMART BIOMATERIAL IN DENTISTRY, SAP P11-4 (Self Assembling Peptide): A REVIEW

Dr Lasna MT; Dr. Amith Adyanthaya; Dr. Prathyusha P; Dr Rasna K; Dr Ann Meera

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2019

SMART BIOMATERIAL IN DENTISTRY, SAP P11-4 (Self Assembling Peptide): A REVIEW

Dr Lasna Mt, Dr. Amith Adyanthaya, Dr. Prathyusha P, Dr Rasna K, Dr Ann Meera

Abstract :

Self–assembling peptides (SAP) have been effectively utilized to design novel biomimetic nanomaterials which have tremendous applications in many of the fields including dentistry. SAP P11–4 was introduced to remineralize enamel by providing matrix mediated mineralization. These short chain peptides have the property of assembling into a three dimensional structure on the surface of the tooth resembling the extracellular matrix, thereby promote regeneration. Hence, the aim of this review is to expound on the remineralisation potential of SAP P11–4