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Resorbable Polymer dental insert for slow release of bioactives or drug preparations

Life Sciences
Life Sciences

University: Heriot Watt University

Sector(s): Life Sciences

About Opportunity:

Researchers at Heriot-Watt and Dundee Universities have developed a resorbable dental insert which is capable of timed release of drug preparations to prevent tooth decay. The product is designed to help reduce the incidence of dental caries by slow-releasing a topical dose of fluoride over a controlled period... Currently, patented technology indicates a release rate of days. We believe that we can control release over weeks.

Key Benefits:

easy to uselow costcontrolled releasecontrolled degradation

Applications:

Dental practicePersonal dental care (over the counter preparations)wound management andimplants (eg, hernia implants, tissue scaffolds etc)

IP Status:

GB Patent application

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