Nonsurgical techniques for restoring tooth enamel
US10709733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P1/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In some examples, the disclosure relates to a method including applying biomimetic mineralization process to an enamel defect of a tooth, wherein the applied biomimetic mineralization process remineralizes the tooth in the enamel defect. For example, applying a biomimetic mineralization process may include applying a polymer stabilized biomimetic mineralization composition in the area of the enamel defect and matrices, wherein the biomimetic mineralization composition infiltrates into a porosity of the enamel defect and crystalizes to remineralize the enamel defect. An example polymer stabilized biomimetic mineralization composition includes calcium, phosphate, and a polyanionic additive. In some examples, an elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) composition may be deposited on the surface of a tooth over an enamel defect prior to depositing a polymer stabilized biomimetic mineralization composition to form an ELP matrix for the polymer stabilized biomimetic mineralization composition to infiltrate into and then mineralize.
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