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Antimicrobial gutta percha cone

US5648403A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1995
Grant dateJul 15, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 16, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K6/69
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides for a new formulation for antimicrobial gutta percha cones for obturation of root canals comprising of 20% gutta percha, 55% zinc oxide, 10% Barium, 10% sulphate, 10% triiodomethane, and 5% wax/resin. In order to ensure pliability and compactability, this formula should be varied by no more than 10%.

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