Remineralisation of calcified tissue

US10076660B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-10076660-B2
Application numberUS-201615382399-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 16, 2016
Priority dateApr 21, 2008
Publication dateSep 18, 2018
Grant dateSep 18, 2018

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A cosmetic and/or therapeutic treatment of tissue, such as tooth, is disclosed that effects, for instance, whitening and tissue re-building through mineralization. Further, a method of performing iontophoresis utilizing an aqueous composition of a remineralizing agent to achieve mineralization is disclosed, as well as a kit for performing the mineralization or remineralization.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of remineralising enamel comprising: pre-conditioning the enamel to remove protein and/or lipids; applying a remineralising agent including a first component and a second component whilst separately, sequentially or simultaneously applying iontophoresis with a first electrode having a first polarity and a second electrode having a second polarity, or applying iontophoresis with the first electrode having the first polarity for a predetermined peri…

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What does patent US10076660B2 cover?
A cosmetic and/or therapeutic treatment of tissue, such as tooth, is disclosed that effects, for instance, whitening and tissue re-building through mineralization. Further, a method of performing iontophoresis utilizing an aqueous composition of a remineralizing agent to achieve mineralization is disclosed, as well as a kit for performing the mineralization or remineralization.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
The Univ Of Dundee, The Univ Of Abertay, Univ Court Univ St Andrews, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61N1/325. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Sep 18 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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