Scientists Develop Film Strip to Treat Oral Burns
Recently, a pharmaceutical biomedical engineering research team developed a dissolvable oral strip intended to relieve pain from burns caused by consuming hot foods or beverages. The strip is designed to be applied directly to the area, whether it be inside the cheek, roof of mouth or tongue. It will then start dissolving quickly to relieve pain and promote healing.
The strip is said to work because it instantly releases benzocaine, a topical anesthetic, once adhered to the spot in the mouth and will continue to release small amounts over several hours. Benzocaine, which is also the active ingredient in throat lozenges, is non-irritating, non-toxic, and readily available making it the ideal anesthetic for these oral strips.
Source: http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/ADA/2013/article/ADA-02-scientists-develop-film-strip-to-treat-oral-burns.cvsp
R. Eric Emery, DDS
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