Motif-designed peptide nanofibers as bioactive surface modifiers for biomimetic hydroxyapatite formation on demineralized porous dentin

Key Points

• This research investigates the role of peptide nanofibers in enhancing hydroxyapatite mineralization on dentin.
• Utilized motif-designed peptide nanofibers as bioactive modifiers.
• Applied these nanofibers to demineralized porous dentin materials.
• Examined the mineralization process of hydroxyapatite on treated surfaces.
• Peptide nanofibers significantly promoted hydroxyapatite formation.
• Enhanced mineralization was observed on demineralized dentin surfaces.
• The approach demonstrates potential application in dental restoration.