acquired pellicle


pellicle

 [pel´ĭ-k'l] a thin scum forming on the surface of liquids.acquired pellicle a colorless acellular bacteria-free film composed of salivary glycoproteins, deposited on the teeth within minutes after eruption or cleaning.

ac·quired pel·li·cle

a thin film (about 1 mcm), derived mainly from salivary glycoproteins, that forms over the surface of a cleansed tooth crown when it is exposed to the saliva. Synonym(s): acquired cuticle, acquired enamel cuticle, brown pellicle, posteruption cuticle

brown pel·li·cle

(brown peli-kĕl) A thin discolored film (about 1 mcm), derived mainly from salivary glycoproteins, which forms over the surface of a cleansed tooth crown when it is exposed to the saliva; may result from poor oral hygiene.
Synonym(s): acquired cuticle, acquired pellicle.