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Antimicrobial root canal sealer

US5646197A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1995
Grant dateJul 8, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 16, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K6/889
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a root canal sealer which satisfies the need for obtaining a tight seal. The root canal sealer comprises the following powders in the following weight ratios: 31 to 41% zinc oxide, 25% hydrogenated rosin glycerol ester (staybelite resin), 10% bismuth subcarbonate, 10% barium sulfate, 1% anhydrous sodium borate, and 5-15% triiodomethane. The powders are mixed with 100% eugenol to form a creamy paste.

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