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Organic fluoride sources

US4871786A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1988
Grant dateOct 3, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F4/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Organic fluoride sources comprising a tetrafluoroborate salt and capable of releasing fluoride ions into dentition in order to provide inhibition and/or prevention of dental caries are disclosed. A method of releasing fluoride ion into dental tissue is also disclosed.

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