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Dental remineralization composition

US4348381A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1981
Grant dateSep 7, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/55
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aqueous composition useful for remineralizing subsurface carious lesion, of dental enamel which comprises an aqueous solution which contains sources of calcium ions and phosphate ions as well as fluoride ions and further includes as an antinucleating agent, to stabilize the solution against precipitation, 2-phosphono-butane-tricarboxylic acid-1,2,4 or water soluble salt thereof, the pH of the solution being about 5-9, preferably close to physiological conditions, such as about 6.8-7.5.

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