Medicament containing dental brush
US5276935A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/1066
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A medicament containing dental brush includes a plurality of parallel fibers having a medicament such as tetracycline, chlorhexidine, or sodium fluoride disposed between or within the individual fibers. The medicament is released during brushing to provide direct contact of the medicament with the areas in the mouth receiving treatment, including those areas both above and below the gum line. The brush is disposable and contains a sufficient dosage for one use and is preferably used with a rotary toothbrush. Utilizing a dental brush as a means for delivery of the medicament to a treatment area, increases the effectiveness of the treatment.
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