Characterization of an antibiotic impregnated delivery system as an intracanal medicament in endodontic therapy and method
US6712610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C5/40
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Endodontic fibers comprising a biocompatible polymer vehicle permeable to medicaments, or combinations of medicaments are described. Such fibers can be used, for example, in a method for the local delivery and sustained release of medicaments to periodontal or intracanal treatment sites. Endodontic fibers described include modified periodontal fibers and intracanal fibers.
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