Dry method of making a dry socket dressing
US4357935A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/402
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dressing for use in treating dry socket syndrome resulting from tooth extraction includes a gauze strip impregnated with a gelatinous material containing petrolatum, emulsifiers and an analgesic substance such as eugenol. In the process of making and packaging the dry socket dressing, a strip of gauze is unrolled from a roll and passed through a bath containing a gelatinous material at a rate to permit a six-inch length of gauze to incorporate approximately two grams of gelatinous material. The impregnated strip is then cut into predetermined lengths and thereafter packaged in a transparent, sealed envelope. The package containing the dry socket dressing is then treated with gamma radiation to sterilize the dressing and interior of the envelope.
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