Dental composition for hypersensitive teeth
US5139768A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K6/20
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to an oral composition for the treatment and prevention of dental hypersensitivity comprising an anti-hypersensitivity agent embedded in a sustained release carrier such as a cellulosic or hydrophobic polymer, and a method for the use of said composition in treating and preventing dental hypersensitivity. The invention also provides for the supplementation of said oral composition with an adhesive and a plasticizer to increase the effectiveness of the anti-hypersensitivity agent.
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