Method of oral transmucosal delivery of a therapeutic agent
US6896519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/0208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mouthpad for cleaning teeth and oral transmucosal drug delivery has a U-shaped plate sized to cover substantially only the biting surfaces of upper and lower teeth of a human jaw. The plate is positioned between the upper teeth and lower teeth such that when the teeth are rinsed with a liquid, the liquid flows primarily through the crevices between individual teeth and physically detaches the adhering residue within. Alternatively, using fluids containing drugs for rinsing while biting on the plate can deliver drugs through the oral mucosa. A method of cleaning teeth and delivering drugs through oral mucosa using a plate positioned between the upper and lower teeth is also disclosed.
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