| abstract |
The present invention provides a new means of combatting severe dentoalveolar infections such as dental gangrene, parodontitis and abscesses which involves the administration of the methylol-transfer agents taurolidine and/or taurultam. In one embodiment the taurolidine and/or taurultam compositions may be administered prophylactically to combat post-operative infection. Certain novel compositions comprising taurolidine and or taurultam are also described. |