Effect of zinc on the collagen degradation in acid-etched dentin

• Main Authors: Soram Oh (Author), Hyun-Sook Jung (Author), Hyun-Jung Kim (Author), Ji-Hyun Jang (Author), Duck-Su Kim (Author), Kyoung-Kyu Choi (Author), Sun-Young Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of dental caries, collapse of adhesive interface, and chemical erosion of teeth. The objective of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effect of zinc on collagen degradation. Materials and methods: H...