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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2013
Filed:
May. 30, 2006
Giancarlo Gazzaniga, Salice Terme, IT;
Norberto Roveri, Bologna, IT;
Lia Rimondini, Bologna, IT;
Barbara Palazzo, Bologna, IT;
Michele Iafisco, Bologna, IT;
Paolo Gualandi, Castelmaggiore, IT;
Giancarlo Gazzaniga, Salice Terme, IT;
Norberto Roveri, Bologna, IT;
Lia Rimondini, Bologna, IT;
Barbara Palazzo, Bologna, IT;
Michele Iafisco, Bologna, IT;
Paolo Gualandi, Castelmaggiore, IT;
Coswell S.p.A., Funo di Argelato (BO), IT;
Abstract
The invention relates to biologically active nanoparticles of a carbonate-substituted non-stoichiometric hydroxyapatite, having: The biologically active nanoparticles of the invention find a preferred use in oral or dental hygiene applications and may be formulated as compositions for oral or dental hygiene such as, for example, solutions, suspensions, oils, gels or other solid products. Other aspects of the invention include a process for preparing a suspension for oral or dental hygiene including the aforementioned biologically active nanoparticles, a process for manufacturing a toothpaste comprising the nanoparticles, as well as a method of locally remineralizing the teeth comprising contacting the teeth with the nanoparticles.