Cariology—Related Patents in South America: Innovations in Prevention, Management and Treatment

Key Points

• The aim is to explore patent trends related to cariology in South America, particularly focusing on prevention and treatment.
• Analyzed patent deposits related to cariology in South America
• Identified key players in the patent market, especially from Brazil and the USA
• Evaluated the necessity for new materials and methods in detection and treatment.
• Assessed intellectual property protections within cariology.
• The USA shows a dominant presence in international cariology patents.
• A significant gap exists in innovative materials for prevention and treatment.
• Emerging challenges in detection and diagnosis techniques were noted.
• Increased need for stronger intellectual property protections in the cariology field.

Abstract