Medicated dental floss and method of preparation
US5603921A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A medicated dental floss and a method of preparation is presented for controlling the bacterial activity associated with gingivitis. The floss incorporates an antimicrobial agent which, as a result of the flossing action, is deposited to the interdental area of the teeth. The slow dissolution of the antimicrobial agent ensures that effective levels of medication are attained for sustained periods, thereby reducing bacterial activity.
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