Method for the treatment of periodontal disease by sustained del

Details Method for the treatment of periodontal disease by sustained del Method for the treatment of periodontal disease by sustained del

1993-01-22

1997-04-22

O'Connor, Cary E.

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having intra-oral dispensing means

433 89, 604187, A61C 1702, A61C 504, A61M 500

Patent

active

056224982

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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