Tooth filling materials and dental varnish for inhibiting the formation of a biofilm of Streptococcus mutans and the production thereof
US9320682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There are described tooth filling materials and dental varnishes for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans containing (a) a quantity of an active substance for inhibiting the biofilm formation, (b) a material for forming a structure for the uptake and delayed release of the active substance and (c) a filling material system. Another aspect of this invention relates to a method for producing tooth filling materials or dental varnishes according to the invention for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans. The present invention also relates to a kit comprising tooth filling materials or dental varnishes according to the invention and one or more additional constituents. There are also described methods for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans, methods for producing a dental component which inhibits the biofilm formation and the use of the active substance for producing a dental material.
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