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Patent Inventor Names
Brian Algar0
Date of Patent
February 13, 2007
Patent Application Number
10069143
Date Filed
August 14, 2000
Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
A glass composition having the general empirical formula given below, expressed in weight percent of the element: P: 16–24, F: 5–30, O: 20–40 and at least one of Na, K, Li or Al in an amount up to a total of 40 wt. % and optionally, up to 5 wt. % of boron and/or silicon. The composition may be used for the treatment and/or prevention of dental caries by providing a slow fluoride releasing device that may be attached to a tooth to release fluoride into the saliva or an individual.
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