Extracellular Matrix Biomineralization of Dental Tissue Structures

This book discusses the structural and biological properties of dental and peridental tissue structures, as well as their mineralization process. It contains a description of dentines, cementum, enamel, and bone, as well as non-collagenous proteins (SIBLINGs, SLRPs, GAGs, PGs, lipids, and MMPs). It also discusses the mechanisms of mineralization, matrix vesicles, collagen mineralization, and the role of non-collagenous extracellular matrix components in dental tissues biomineralization and tissue turnover. Additionally, it addresses environmental factors involved in enamel/dentin defects. The book is a useful introduction to the field for junior scientists and advanced scientists and clinicians working in dental research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 305 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate structural and biological characteristics of dental and peridental tissue structures, while also exploring their mineralization process. It provides a detailed account of various components such as dentines, cementum, enamel, and bone, encompassing collagens, non-collagenous proteins (SIBLINGs, SLRPs, GAGs, PGs, lipids, and MMPs). The book meticulously outlines the mechanisms of mineralization, emphasizing matrix vesicles, collagen mineralization, and the influential roles of non-collagenous extracellular matrix components in either promoting or inhibiting mineralization. Additionally, it examines the matrix components (non-collagenous) of enamel, including amelogenin,ameloblastin, enamelin, MMP4, MMP20, and other proteases, discussing their respective roles in dental tissues' biomineralization and tissue turnover. Furthermore, the book addresses environmental factors contributing to enamel/dentin defects, offering valuable insights into this field. Authored by esteemed experts in their respective domains, this book serves as an invaluable introduction for junior scientists seeking to delve into dental and peridental tissue biomineralization. It also appeals to advanced scientists and clinicians engaged in dental research, providing them with a broader perspective on the topic beyond their specific areas of expertise. The series Biology of Extracellular Matrix is proudly published in collaboration with the American Society for Matrix Biology.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030762858
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021