Biocompatible dental putty formulations for controlled release of bupivacaine

The disclosure provides biocompatible dental material that is moldable and biodegradable and provides sustained and/or controlled delivery of one or more local anesthetics within a dental cavity or space. Such dental material is customizable for the size and shape needed for a particular patient or particular application. The dental material may also provide customizable sustained and/or controlled delivery of one or more local anesthetics.

Johnson, L., Rothrock, G., Shepherd, S., O'Buckley, S. C., & Neeley, A. G. (2018). Biocompatible dental putty formulations for controlled release of bupivacaine. (Patent No. 9,943,466).