Method for treating periodontal disease
OwnerDennis W. Szymaitis, Josephine Yvorrainventors
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Abstract
A method of treating periodontal disease is disclosed in which a composition of a fluid and hydroxyapatite particles are placed in the periodontal pocket. The hydroxyapatite particles have a normal particle size distribution. At least 90% of the hydroxyapatite particles have a particle size smaller than 50 μm and a particle size median is between 2.5 μm and 19.4 μm. Preferably the fluid is water or saline present in a sufficient amount to act as a wetting agent and to form a paste.
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A method of treating periodontal disease affecting at least one tooth surrounded by a periodontal pocket comprising placing in the periodontal pocket a composition consisting essentially of a fluid and hydroxyapatite particles, the fluid being water or saline, the hydroxyapatite particles having a normal particle size distribution, at least 90% of the hydroxyapatite particles having a particle size smaller than 50 μm and a particle size median of the hydroxyapatite particles being between 4 μm and 18.4 μm.
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