Fig. 9From: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as a film and hydrogel carrier for ACP nanoprecursors to deliver biomimetic mineralizationDiagram showing the mechanism of the remineralization of dentin collagens. Once in contact with water, the mineralizing film attaches to the demineralized dentin. The large number of hydroxyl, methyl and methoxy anion groups of the HPMC gel crosslink with calcium ions in synergy with PAsp. Finally, they stabilize the ACP precursors and induce the remineralization of dentin collagensBack to article page