Abstract

The present invention comprises compositions and methods for a selenium attachment agent and uses thereof, wherein the selenium attachment agent facilitates the attachment of desired molecules to a surface. In particular, surfaces are enhanced to include antimicrobial or biocidal characteristics, including an organoselenium compound for biocidal properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 391/00 - Compounds containing selenium
• C07D 517/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing in the condensed system at least one hetero ring having selenium, tellurium, or halogen atoms as ring hetero atoms in which the condensed system contains two hetero rings
• A01N 55/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing elements other than carbon, hydrogen, halogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur
• B05D 3/10 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by other chemical means
• A61L 29/16 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances

Abstract

The presently disclosed and claimed invention is directed to anti-microbial orthodontic apparatus and anti-microbial orthodontic compositions comprising an effective amount of a selenium compound, kits containing same, and methods of producing and using said anti- microbial orthodontic apparatus and anti-microbial orthodontic compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 7/12 - BracketsArch wiresCombinations thereofAccessories therefor
• A61L 27/28 - Materials for coating prostheses
• A61L 27/50 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
• A61L 27/30 - Inorganic materials
• A61L 27/34 - Macromolecular materials