Dentistry – Apparatus – Having intra-oral dispensing means
Patent
1990-10-05
1993-08-17
Swiatek, Robert P.
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having intra-oral dispensing means
433 89, 604187, A61G 1702, A61C 504, A61M 500
Patent
active
052363554
ABSTRACT:
Oral compositions for the local administration of a therapeutic agent to a periodontal pocket of a patient for alleviating dental disease comprise a plurality of dry, discrete microparticles each of which comprise an effective amount of at least one therapeutic agent dispersed in a matrix comprising a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer. Apparatus and methods are also provided for the dispensing of the dry microparticles to the periodontal pocket whereby they become tacky and adhere to the involved tissue so as to induce long term therapeutic benefits.
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Brizzolara Nancy S.
Lanzilotti Michael G.
Lawter James R.
American Cyanamid Company
Cherichetti Cindy A.
Costigan James V.
Jackson H. G.
Swiatek Robert P.
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