EP1985291A3

Endodontic fibers and methods of use therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to endodontic fibers suitable for the sustained release of medicaments that have been homogeneously dispersed therein. Methods of using the endodontic fibers for the local delivery of medicaments, particularly antibiotics, to intracanal treatment sites are also described.

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US4892736ACitesUnited States of AmericaXDSearch report1-15
US5114718ACitesUnited States of AmericaXSearch report1-15
GILAD JZ, TELES R, GOODSON M, WHITE RR, STASHENKO: "Development of a clindamycin-impregnated fiber as an intracanal medication in endodontic therapy", JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS, vol. 25, no. 11, 1999, pages 722 - 727, XP000971017Non-patentSearch report
GOODSON JM, HOLBOROW D: "Monolithic tetracycline-containing fibers for controlled delivery to periodontal pockets", JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol. 54, no. 10, 1983, pages 575 - 579, XP000961292Non-patentSearch report