This study demonstrates the interest in patenting compositions and products for personal use, mainly by Brazilian and American industries/companies. Based on the largest number of deposits founded, The United States demonstrates its strong influence on the international market. However, according to the patent application scenario observed, there is a need for innovation on new materials of prevention and treatment, also in detection and diagnosis techniques, as well as the protection of intellectual property developed and focused on the area of Cariology.
Lotif et al. (Tue,) studied this question.