Patents Assigned to Desmos, Incorporated
  • Laminin 5 for periodontal treatment
    Patent number: 6034068
    Abstract: A trans-epithelial appliance or shaped article coated with laminin 5. Laminin 5 stimulates cell attachment and may be comprise an insoluble or soluble cell matrix. The appliance will be useful for reducing inflammation and/or infection at the site of entry of the appliance. The appliance may also be used to stimulate gum junctional epithelium adhesion in the treatment of, for example, gingivitis and periodontitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Desmos, Incorporated
    Inventor: Craig Halberstadt