Laurent Bozec

Prof. Dr. Laurent Bozec

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Academic Career Length

27Years (2000-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 September 2016 in International Journal of Nanomedicine
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ENEnsanya A. Abou Neel
Ensanya A. Abou Neel
AAAnas Aljabo
Anas Aljabo
ASAdam Strange
Adam Strange
SISalwa Ibrahim
Salwa Ibrahim
MCMelanie Coathup
Melanie Coathup
VMVivek Mudera
Vivek Mudera
Biomineralization is a dynamic, complex, lifelong process by which living organisms control precipitations of inorganic nanocrystals within organic matrices to form unique hybrid biological tissues, for example, enamel, dentin, cementum, and bone. Understanding the process of mineral deposition is important for the development of treatments for mineralization-related diseases and also for the innovation and development of scaffolds. This review provides a thorough overview of the up-to-date information on the theories describing the possible mechanisms and the factors implicated as agonists and antagonists of mineralization. Then, the role of calcium and phosphate ions in the maintenance of teeth and bone health is described. Throughout the life, teeth and bone are at risk of demineralization, with particular emphasis on teeth, due to their anatomical arrangement and location. Teeth are exposed to food, drink, and the microbiota of the mouth; therefore, they have developed a high resistance to localized demineralization that is unmatched by bone. The mechanisms by which demineralization–remineralization process occurs in both teeth and bone and the new therapies/technologies that reverse demineralization or boost remineralization are also scrupulously discussed. Technologies discussed include composites with nano- and micron-sized inorganic minerals that can mimic mechanical properties of the tooth and bone in addition to promoting more natural repair of surrounding tissues. Turning these new technologies to products and practices would improve health care worldwide.

1 August 2007 in Biophysical Journal
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MWMarco P.E. Wenger
Marco P.E. Wenger
LBLaurent Bozec
Laurent Bozec
MHMichael A. Horton
Michael A. Horton
PMPatrick Mesquida
Patrick Mesquida

1 April 2013 in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews
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ENEnsanya A. Abou Neel
Ensanya A. Abou Neel
LBLaurent Bozec
Laurent Bozec
JKJonathan Knowles
Jonathan Knowles
OSOmaer Syed
Omaer Syed
VMVivek Mudera
Vivek Mudera
JHJung Hyun
Jung Hyun

1 July 2011 in Biophysical Journal
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LBLaurent Bozec
Laurent Bozec
MOMarianne Odlyha
Marianne Odlyha

1 January 2007 in Biophysical Journal
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LBLaurent Bozec
Laurent Bozec
GHGert van der Heijden
Gert van der Heijden
MHMichael Horton
Michael Horton

21 December 2006 in Nanotechnology
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LPL M Picco
L M Picco
LBLaurent Bozec
Laurent Bozec
AUA Ulcinas
A Ulcinas
DED J Engledew
D J Engledew
MAM Antognozzi
M Antognozzi
MMM J Miles
M J Miles