Patents Assigned to Teldent Ltd
  • Glass composition
    Patent number: 7175833
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Teldent Ltd
    Inventor: Brian Algar