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Morphogen induced periodontal tissue regeneration

US5656593A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1993
Grant dateAug 12, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2500/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are methods and compositions for inducing periodontal tissue morphogenesis in a mammal which include a therapeutically effective concentration of a morphogen. The methods and compositions are useful for integrating an implanted tooth in a tooth socket and for inhibiting tissue loss associated with periodontal disease or injury.

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