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Dental inserts for treatment of periodontal disease

US5171148A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1989
Grant dateDec 15, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An absorbable mesh material useful as a dental implant. The mesh is cut by lasers to afford smooth edges which will not unravel. The implant may be attached by a ligature or suture material, generally formed from the same material as the implant, and attached to the implant by, among other things, laser or ultrasonic welding or interweaving.

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