Kit containing photosensitizing dyes
US9211420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) dyes can be used as photosensitizing dyes in oral compositions to provide anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Embodiments include oral care compositions including photosensitizing dyes, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits containing the compositions and light emitting devices.
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