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Method of treating the oral cavity with dental floss containing chemotherapeutic agents

US5098711A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 1989
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 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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