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Endodontic post and obturator

US9492360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2007
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C5/62
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An obturator in which a filling material includes a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer. A bioactive substance may also be included in the filling material. The thermoplastic polymer acts as a matrix for the bioactive substance. The composition may include other polymeric resins, fillers, plasticizers and other additives typically used in dental materials.

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