Dental Remineralization Using Catechol-Based Compounds
AssigneeMussel Polymers, Inc
InventorsEric Anderson, Patrick Cunningham
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for remineralizing tooth dentin in a subject using one or more catechol-containing material. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for treating dental hypersensitivity in a subject comprising contacting exposed dentinal tubules with a catechol-containing material. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for restoring acid-etched tooth dentin in a subject comprising contacting the tooth dentin with a catechol-containing material.
Claims39
A method for remineralizing tooth dentin comprising contacting the tooth dentin with a catechol-containing material comprising one or more of catechol, semi-quinone, or quinone.
A method for treating dental hypersensitivity in a subject comprising contacting exposed dentin tubules with a catechol-containing material comprising catechol, semi-quinone, or quinone.
A method for restoring acid-etched tooth dentin in a subject comprising contacting the tooth dentin with a catechol-containing material comprising catechol, semi-quinone, or quinone.
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