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American Biotech Labs, LLC.
Company typePrivate
HeadquartersAlpine, Utah, United States
Websitehttps://www.ablsilver.com/

American Biotech Labs, LLC. is a privately held silver nanotechnology company based in Alpine, Utah established in 1998.[1]

Technology

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Products developed by American Biotech Labs primarily involve an aqueous sol of silver(I,III) oxide particles, termed "SilverSol" or silver hydrosol.[2]

SilverSol is used in the medical dressing ASAP Wound Dressing Gel, held by American Biotech Labs' sister company, ABL Medical.[3]

Applications

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SilverSol technology, the main focus of American Biotech Labs, is used in dentistry for developing connective tissue reattachment procedures using erbium lasers, restorative protocols, endodontic protocols, bone grafting protocols, dental implants, and non-surgical periodontal protocols.[4] It has been approved by the EPA for both initial cleaning and maintenance of dental waterlines.[5]

Additionally, the approved product has been found to be effective against biofilms.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "American Biotech Labs, LLC: Private Company Information". Bloomberg L.P.
  2. ^ "Nanotechnology Now". nanotech-now.com. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  3. ^ "American Biotech Obtains FDA Approval for New Wound Care Product". fdanews.com. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Nano Technology in Dentistry". The Progressive Dentist Magazine. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  5. ^ "American Biotech Labs Receives EPA Approval for Dental Waterline Disinfectant". wwdmag.com. 16 May 2006. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  6. ^ "EPA Approves Non-Toxic Dental Water Line Disinfectant". wwdmag.com. 28 May 2002. Retrieved 29 May 2015.