Method of treating the oral cavity with dental floss containing chemotherapeutic agents
US5098711A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/70
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method of treating the oral cavity with a surfactant, silicone, and chemotherapeutic agent containing preparation released from dental floss to alter local microbial ecology including: plaque formation, gingivitis and S. mutans count.
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