Methods for treating periodontal diseases
US11214840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein are aptamers that bind specifically to the surface proteins of periodontal pathogens. Also provided herein are methods for detecting and treating periodontal disease in a subject. The method comprises detecting bacteria associated with periodontal disease by use of the present aptamers to analyze a sample taken from a gum pocket of a tooth of the subject; and treating the periodontal disease of the subject by administering to the gum pocket of the tooth a bactericide or an anti-microbial phototherapy to eradicate the bacteria associated with periodontal disease.
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