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Dental composition for hypersensitive teeth

US5403577A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1992
Grant dateApr 4, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2012

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 prevenn 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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