Intraoral medicament delivery and procedure
US4978391A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0063
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for cushioning dental appliance in the mouth using a visible light cured polymeric material which can also be used in a method for intraoral medicament delivery in the mouth is provided. When used with an orthodontic bracket, for example, the light cured polymeric material is dispensed on the orthodontic bracket after the bracket is in place and the material is light cured on the bracket. When used in a method of intraoral delivery of a medicament, a medicament is added to the polymeric material and the polymeric material is applied in the same manner as described for cushioning an orthodontic bracket.
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