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Characterization of an antibiotic impregnated delivery system as an intracanal medicament in endodontic therapy

US7946849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2007
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C5/40
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Endodontic fibers including a biocompatible polymer vehicle permeable to medicaments, or combinations of medicaments, and method of using such endodontic fibers are described. Such fibers can be used, for example, in a method for the local delivery and sustained release of medicaments to intracanal treatment sites.

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