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Drug, Bio-affecting And Body Treating Compositions > Dentifrices (includes Mouth Wash) Dentifrices (includes Mouth Wash)Dentifrices (includes Mouth Wash) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.08/09/07 - 20070183985 - Antibacteric composition to be used as mouthwash for sanitizing the buccal cavity Are herein disclosed novel preparations of antibacteric emulsified mouthwash compositions, which are emulsified in a stable manner, and the formula of which comprises particular ‘lipophile compounds”; in these oil compounds, having a high substantiveness for the dentinal and gingival tissue, antiseptic substances, exclusively soluble in an oil phase can be ... 07/26/07 - 20070172434 - Antimicrobial dental materials, restorations, and prostheses The present invention relates to compositions and methods for antimicrobial dental materials in the restoration of the sequelae of oral infections including replacement of oral tissues lost to disease and prevention of additional infections. ... 07/26/07 - 20070172433 - Biometic compounds containing hydroxyapatites substituted with magnesium and carbonate, and the processes used to obtain them Carbonate hydroxyapatites containing magnesium, composite materials consisting of said hydroxyapatites and natural polymers are described; processes for the preparation of said materials and their use in orthopaedics and dentistry fields are also described. ... 07/19/07 - 20070166245 - Propellant free foamable toothpaste composition Propellant free foamable aqueous dentifrice system which is capable of being delivered as a foam to a toothbrush and which is stable on the brush and when placed in the mouth and used for tooth cleaning, continues to generate more foam. The system is liquid and as such can not ... 07/19/07 - 20070166244 - Compositions comprising silicone pressure sensitive adhesives for delivering oral care substances Disclosed are compositions for delivering one or more oral care substances to the oral cavity, comprising: (a) a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive selected from a silicone/resin copolymer with silicon-bonded hydroxyl radicals, a silicone/resin copolymer with endcapped silicon-bonded hydroxyl radicals and mixtures thereof; (b) a plasticizing material; (c) a water-soluble bioadhesive ... 07/19/07 - 20070166243 - Composition for toothbrushing Provided is a dentifrice composition excellent in plaque and stain removing effect and feeling upon use. The dentifrice composition has the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) from 0.2 to 3 weight % of powder cellulose; (B) a surfactant; and (C) from 10 to 30 weight % of an ... 07/12/07 - 20070160544 - Methods of modulating cell surface receptors to prevent or reduce inflammation The invention includes a method of distinguishing among oral bacteria species to determine whether a species is orally deleterious. Such method includes contacting at least one bacterium or portion of a bacterium of a species of oral bacteria a gingival cell; and detecting the presence of an indicator compound. The ... 07/05/07 - 20070154410 - Mouthwash composition for the prevention of dental diseases A mouthwash composition for inhibiting the buildup of plaque on dental surfaces and preventing dental diseases consisting essentially of an aqueous solution of alkali metal chlorides as active agents wherein the active agents include 0.5 % to 8.0 % by weight of at least one of the alkali metal chlorides ... 07/05/07 - 20070154409 - Chewable tooth paste tablet The present invention is a method of brushing teeth consisting of the steps of placing a tooth cleansing tablet into the user's month, chewing the tablet into a paste and then manually brushing the teeth with the paste using a tooth brush. The tooth cleansing tablet consists of a quantity ... 06/28/07 - 20070148104 - Animal chew articles Edible chew articles for animals that comprise: (a) edible chew base, (b) an effective amount of antimicrobial lipid, and (c) at least one of (1) an effective amount of tartar control agent or (2) an effective amount of a long chain fatty acid. Also a method comprising chewing or eating ... 06/21/07 - 20070140987 - Promoting whole body health The present invention relates to promoting whole body health in humans and animals by using topical oral compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of an antimicrobial agent in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, said compositions being effective in controlling bacterial-mediated diseases and conditions present in the oral cavity ... 06/21/07 - 20070140986 - Abrasive system for oral care compositions Oral compositions comprising a first and a second abrasive are provided. The first abrasive preferably has an Einlehner hardness of greater than about 5 mg loss per 100,000 revolutions, and the second abrasive preferably has an Einlehner hardness of less than about 5 mg loss per 100,000 revolutions. A ratio ... 06/21/07 - 20070140985 - Cleaning and/or polishing compositions and methods of use thereof Compositions for cleaning and/or polishing are provided. The compositions comprise a first abrasive, a film comprising a second abrasive, and a carrier. The carrier can be in the form of an oral care composition, a personal care composition, a household care composition, and the like. The present invention also provides ... 06/21/07 - 20070140984 - Functional powdery product The present invention has objects to provide a functional powdery product prepared by allowing carriers to support one or more members selected from vitamin glycosides, and to provide external dermatological agents having satisfactory usability, which contain the above functional powdery products and effectively exert the functions of vitamins. These objects ... 06/07/07 - 20070128128 - Method for the innoformulation of a biocompatible galenic base A high-tolerance biocompatible and bioregulatory dermic and/or cosmetic galenic base contains, in the aqueous phase thereof, at least two polyols selected from osides, oses or reduction products of oses, wherein at least two of the polyols are selected from reduction products of oses that are mannitol and xylitol. A dermic ... 05/31/07 - 20070122356 - Glass compositions as an antimicrobial additive for dental materials The invention relates to a use of glass compositions having an antimicrobial and/or disinfectant effect in materials used for restoring teeth, excluding implants. ... 05/17/07 - 20070110681 - Flavor-stable dental devices Flavor-stable, dental devices are coated with a flavor-absorbing, saliva soluble coating and packaged in unit-dose packaging with a flavor-compatible wrapping material, wherein said unit-doses are contained in a flavor-sealed dispenser that has been purged with an inert gas and fitted with a volatile flavor reservoir, prior to sealing, whereby said ... 05/17/07 - 20070110680 - Methods and compositions for controlling biofilm development A method of cleaning or protecting surfaces by treatment with compositions comprising N-(3-oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (OdDHL) blocking compounds and/or N-butyryl-L-homoserine lactone (BHL) analogs, either in combination or separately. ... 05/10/07 - 20070104660 - Particles that disrupt or impede bacterial adhesion, related compositions and methods Oral care and other compositions comprising particles having cores attached to bioadhesive polymers for inhibition of pellicle formation, plaque formation, biofilm formation, biofouling, and microbial adhesion or attachment are described. Methods using said compositions to treat surfaces, such as oral surfaces. ... 05/10/07 - 20070104659 - Capsule-containing oral composition The present invention provides an oral composition comprising capsule particles that are easily breakable to thereby readily release and distribute the capsule contents when used, while leaving substantially no feeling of capsule component residues or foreign matter in the mouth when rinsing. More specifically, the present invention relates to a ... 05/03/07 - 20070098649 - Method and composition for controlling oral pathogens A composition and method of controlling oral and other human pathogens is disclosed. The composition and method utilize an antimicrobial or antibiotic and a berberine as active agents to treat mammals, including humans. ... 04/26/07 - 20070092456 - Protectant of periodontal membranes A protectant of periodontal membranes is proanthocyanidins, particularly proanthocyanidins derived from apple premature fruits or hop bracts having an effect decreasing the damage to periodontal membranes caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis, and an eating and drinking product containing the protectant of periodontal membranes as an effective component. ... 04/26/07 - 20070092455 - Aqueous slurries useful for cleaning teeth and methods related thereto Novel aqueous slurries capable of removing calculus, plaque or stains, adherent to tooth surfaces of a warm-blooded animal, when used in methods that are self-practicable by an individual human or practicable by an individual human on another warm-blooded animal, combine finely-divided charcoal; water; and alcohol, ammonia or hydrogen peroxide to ... 04/26/07 - 20070092454 - Oral composition containing morin The present invention relates to an oral composition useful to reduce inflammatory processes. More specifically, the invention relates to a composition consisting essentially of an anti-oxidative effective amount of morin and a water-humectant phase, and to a composition comprising an anti-oxidative effective amount of morin, one or more anti-bacterial agents ... 04/19/07 - 20070086960 - Systems and methods for enhancing the appearance of teeth Effective, non-invasive and non-destructive systems and methods provide an appearance of increased whiteness and/or brightness of the teeth, thereby enhancing the appearance of the teeth. One or more residual colors or dyes are applied to the surface of a tooth in order to complete the color spectrum of the tooth ... 04/12/07 - 20070081951 - Prevention of dental plaque and dental calculus in animals The present invention provides methods to improve the dental health of an animal, comprising inhibiting dental plaque and calculus on the teeth of a dental plaque- and calculus-forming animal, comprising contacting said teeth with a food product comprising an amount of an antimicrobial agent effective to inhibit dental plaque and ... 04/05/07 - 20070077211 - Composition for moistening oral cavity A composition for moistening an oral cavity is provided that has a small effusion amount of moisture contained in the composition, is hard to absorb moisture on an oral mucosa, and capable of continuously supplying moisture stably to an oral mucosa surface, the composition for moistening an oral cavity containing ... 03/22/07 - 20070065375 - Oral composition comprising micron-sized lanthanide metal oxide Oral composition comprising as abrasive a mixture of a lanthanide metal oxide and a further abrasive, characterised in that the lanthanide metal oxide has a weight average particle size of from 0.5 to 50 ÿm. ... 03/15/07 - 20070059256 - Dentifrice composition Provided is a dentifrice composition containing erythritol, which is excellent in storage stability and the persistence of a cool feeling and gives a higher refreshing feeling. The dentifrice composition comprises: (A) 15 to 50 weight % of erythritol having a particle size of less than 355 μm; (B) 10 to ... 03/08/07 - 20070053848 - Antimicrobial materials for dental care applications The invention pertains to antimicrobial dental care materials. In particular, the invention pertains to antimicrobial dental care materials containing biocidal complexes, e.g.: a) a mouthwash containing said complex; b) a dentifrice containing said complex; c) a dental floss coated and/or impregnated with said complex; and d) a protective coating for ... 02/22/07 - 20070041914 - Inhibition of bacterial deposition on oral surfaces one of A and A′ is a hydrogen atom and the other is selected from a hydrogen atom or a group —(X)nRm; wherein n is i\selected from 0 or 1; provided that when n is 0, m is 1, and when n is 1, m is an integer of 1 ... 02/22/07 - 20070041913 - Tooth coating composition The invention provides a tooth coating composition for beauty and appearance and prevention of dental caries and excellent in the quick drying property, durability, color tone, luster, and removal easiness by using shellac and rosin as main components and a pigment, a pigment dispersant, a dye, an efficacious component having ... 02/08/07 - 20070031350 - Screening method for identification of compounds suitable for treatment of oral cavity malodor associated with consumption of garlic This invention generally relates to a screening method for identifying compositions suitable for use in an oral composition (e.g., a confection or chewing gum product) effective for the treatment of oral cavity malodor associated with the consumption of garlic. In particular, this invention relates to a screening method for determining ... 02/01/07 - 20070025928 - Stannous oral care compositions Disclosed are oral compositions comprising a stannous ion source, a polyvalent cation source and a mineral surface active agent, said compositions providing enhanced therapeutic efficacy derived from stannous fluoride and/or other stannous salt, including antimicrobial effects, control of breath malodor, control of dental plaque growth and metabolism, reduced gingivitis, decreased ... 02/01/07 - 20070025927 - Odorless formulation for treating mucosal discontinuities The present invention includes a method for making a formulation for treating mucosal discontinuities, comprising: providing phenolic compounds and treating the purified phenolic compounds with sulfuric acid to make sulfonic acids and sulfonate salts. The present invention also includes formulations prepared by the method. ... 02/01/07 - 20070025926 - Preventing and reversing the formation of advance glycosylation endproducts The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, compositions are disclosed which comprise an agent capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins, and which additionally reverse pre-formed crosslinks in the advanced glycosylation endproducts by cleaving alpha-dicarbonyl-based ... 01/25/07 - 20070020200 - Therapeutic compositions and methods of use thereof A method and composition for the restoration and maintenance of gingival and periodontal health are provided. The composition includes a potassium as an essential ingredient, which acts as an anti-bacterial agent. In some embodiments, the compositions include an osmotic agent other than potassium. ... 01/18/07 - 20070014740 - Oral compositions having cationic active ingredients An oral composition is provided covering one or more cationic active ingredients and a cationic-compatible inorganic particulate having a porous surface that is substantially inert to the cationic active ingredient. The oral composition also has a cationic-compatible surfactant system and a carrier that is stable in the presence of the ... 01/18/07 - 20070014739 - Compositions and methods for controlling biofilms and bacterial infections The present invention provides compounds and compositions useful for controlling bacterial biofilms as well as for controlling and/or preventing bacterial infections. The compounds of the invention are pentacyclic acid triterpenes. Methods for controlling biofilms and for controlling and/or preventing bacterial infections are also disclosed. ... 01/11/07 - 20070009449 - Dental gel etchants Etching compositions, curable compositions, packaged products and methods of use for the treatment of bone substrate, i.e., teeth, are described. The etch compositions generally include a gelling agent, an inorganic acid, an organic acid and either a solvent, a surfactant or mixtures thereof. The curable composites include reactive monomers and ... 01/11/07 - 20070009448 - Silanol based dental treatment Etching compositions, curable compositions, packaged products and methods of use for the treatment of bone substrate, i.e., teeth, are described. The etch solutions generally include an aqueous acidic solution with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a silane. The methods of the invention provide the ability to modify a bone or ... 01/11/07 - 20070009447 - Toothpaste compositions with reduced abrasivity Toothpaste compositions are disclosed. The toothpaste composition comprises a binder; a surface active agent; an abrasive; a humectant; and water, in which: (1) the abrasive is silica, the composition additionally comprises a silica thickener, and the composition comprises 1 to 7 wt % of the silica thickener, less than 15 ... 01/04/07 - 20070003492 - Porous silica having substance carried thereon The present invention relates to a substance-supporting porous silica, wherein a porous silica supports a substance selected from the group consisting of menthols, volatile substances, thermal substances, plant polyphenols and organic colorants. ... 12/28/06 - 20060292088 - Compositions and methods for altering the color of teeth Compositions for altering the color of teeth, including tooth-coating compositions comprising a colorant and an acrylate polymer. Colorants among those useful herein include whiteness-imparting particulate materials, such as hydroxyapatite. ... 12/28/06 - 20060292087 - Dentrifrice and method of making the same A dentifrice includes a carrier material and a plurality of particles in the carrier material. The plurality of particles includes multiple regions of different colored materials and an outer region which at least partially encapsulates the multiple regions of different colored materials. The multiple regions of different colored materials dissolve ... 12/21/06 - 20060286045 - Consumer product comprising a natural preservative system and a method for making the same Consumer products comprising a natural preservative system are described. The preservative system has a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic isothiocyanates and is suitable for use in a variety of consumer products. ... 12/21/06 - 20060286044 - Anti-caries oral care composition with xylitol An oral care composition comprises xylitol and a water-soluble calcium salt for caries prevention. Methods of treating and preventing dental caries are also provided. ... 12/14/06 - 20060280697 - Composition or a salt thereof to produce a cooling sensation, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen or halogen atoms; hydroxy, cyano, nitro, mercapto, carbonyl, sulfone and carboxy groups; or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, amino, siloxy, ester and heterocyclic groups, characterised by an oil ... 12/14/06 - 20060280696 - Method for treating periodontal disease Present invention provides a method for treating periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a pathogenic infection of the gums. The method comprises the use of a laser or radiant energy source that is capable of being absorbed by pathogens. Said Radiant energy is applied to infected periodontal pockets with the intention ... 12/14/06 - 20060280695 - Methods and compositions for the prevention, suppression and elimination of oral pain The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention, suppression and elimination of oral pain. Specifically, it relates to methods and compositions including cesium and/or rubidium that are used to treat or prevent oral pain. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of treating oral ... 12/14/06 - 20060280694 - Composition for the mineralization of dental hard tissues and the reduction of caries-inducive microflora The present invention relates to a composition having increased levels of minerals for mineralizing hard tissues within the oral cavity and an ability to reduce caries-inducive microflora. The composition also has, among other things, an anti-dental caries function that promotes beneficial oral health. ... 12/07/06 - 20060275223 - Erythritol compositions for teeth and gums An oral hygiene composition for use in cleansing a subject's teeth and gingiva can include an effective amount of erythritol admixed with an acceptable carrier. The oral hygiene composition can be configured into a gel or paste that is capable of being applied to one of a subject's tooth and ... 11/30/06 - 20060269488 - Personal care and medicinal products incorporating bound organosulfur groups Personal care products useful for the maintenance of personal appearance and good health and minor treatments that do not require professional health care, as well as products that provide a combination of anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties and are suitable for use without a prescription. The products utilize a ... 11/23/06 - 20060263305 - Biofilm removing agent for removing a biofilm In a biofilm removing agent containing a macrolide antibiotic for removing a biofilm formed by periodontal pathogens, the macrolide antibiotic is 15-membered ring azithromycin. ... 11/16/06 - 20060257331 - Oral hygiene system and method of treatment Portable medication delivery system for treatment of bad breath, gingivitis, ANUG, plaque, etc., comprising small, shirt pocket-sized re-closable pouches having 2 to 4 sterile, single-use, disposable, treated cotton rolls carrying a selected periodontal anti-microbial, such as mouthwash, or a fluoride, enzyme or antibiotic composition. The anti-microbial is preferably a neutral, ... 11/02/06 - 20060246016 - Toothpaste containing anticancer agents A novel dentifrice composition is provided for prevention or treatment of carcinoma of the oral cavity, caries and periodontal diseases of the oral cavity. The dentifrice composition contains a silica abrasive and medicinal agents useful in the treatment of human neoplastic disease. The medicinal agent is selected from the group ... 10/26/06 - 20060239938 - Dental balm and method of prevention of damage to teeth A dental balm composition prevents damage to teeth which are prone to prolonged exposure to air or other drying conditions and which are therefore susceptible to tooth decay. The dental balm composition is comprised of an active decay preventing agent such as fluoride ion dispersed in a water insoluble adhesive ... 10/19/06 - 20060233723 - Mouth and/or throat wash A mouth and/or throat wash which comprises an aqueous solution produced by immersing a permeable sac containing a measured quality of a mix of potassium nitrate, activated charcoal and particulate sulphur in a measured quantity of boiling water. The sac is removed from the boiling water after a predetermined period ... 10/05/06 - 20060222601 - Oral care compositions with color changing indicator The invention describes color changing toothpastes and mouthwashes which contains acid-base indicator(s) for interaction with the oral cavity to provide a color change indicative of treatment time. ... 10/05/06 - 20060222600 - Oral care regimens and devices Disclosed are various oral care devices and methods. One method includes introducing a composition into the oral cavity, wherein the composition includes a reactive species generating agent. Output from a light emitting element is directed at a portion of the soft tissue of the oral cavity for a period of ... 09/28/06 - 20060216246 - Protective oral gel The present invention relates generally to protective barriers. More particularly, an aqueous oral gel is provided containing food-grade ingredients. The gel is used to protect or isolate soft tissue of the oral cavity, or teeth, during a dental procedure such as tooth whitening. The gel can be applied to a ... 09/28/06 - 20060216245 - Composition for local anesthesia A composition for local anesthesia which comprises a local anesthetic such as lidocaine hydrochloride as an active ingredient and an agent for sustaining anesthetic action selected from the group consisting of antihistamines such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride or hydroxyzine hydrochloride, and does not substantially contain catecholamines such as epinephrine, which has ... 09/21/06 - 20060210492 - Use of rifaximin for treatment and prevention of periodontal conditions An oral preparation used for treatment and prevention of bacterial periodontal conditions consisting of a non-systemic antibiotic; and a method of treatment of periodontal conditions by orally administering to a subject in need of such treatment a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of rifaximin. ... 09/21/06 - 20060210491 - Flavoured mouth wash composition The present invention provides a flavoured product comprising four or more flavour materials having antimicrobial properties and selected from the group comprising nonanol, decanol, nonanal, decanal, amyl propionate, anethole synthetic, anisic aldehyde, basil oil, benzyl benzoate, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, camomile oil, cinnamic aldehyde, cis-3-hexenol, clove bud oil, damascone, ethyl ... 09/14/06 - 20060204453 - Oral care cleaning compositions and methods An oral cleaning composition including an orally-acceptable cleaning solvent, an orally-acceptable surfactant and an orally-acceptable alkaline agent. Some implementations include one or both of charged and neutral surfactants. In many instances, the cleaning solvent is ethanol, the surfactant is sodium laurel sulfate and the alkaline agent is potassium hydroxide. An ... 09/14/06 - 20060204452 - Antimicrobial film-forming dental compositions and methods The present application provides dental compositions, methods of making, and methods of using dental compositions that include an antimicrobial lipid component and a water-dispersible, polymeric film-former. ... 08/31/06 - 20060193792 - Use of an oral composition Liquid dentifrice compositions are provided which give improved cleaning performance and flavour display when used in the small amounts that can be dispensed onto a typical electric toothbrush head. The liquid dentifrice has a viscosity of less than about 500 Pa·s at 0.1 s−1 at 25° C. Representative compositions include ... 08/31/06 - 20060193791 - Antiplaque oral care compositions wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from a hydrogen atom and an alkyl group and X− is an anion, and n is an integer of 1 to 25; and (b) a surfactant. ... 08/24/06 - 20060188454 - Oral compositions and use thereof The invention comprises the use of oral compositions of defined rheological characteristics in oral treatment systems, especially a hand-held electric toothbrush, comprising a reservoir and means for pumping the oral composition from the reservoir to an applicator such as a toothbrush head. Pumpable oral compositions having good stand-up on a ... 08/24/06 - 20060188453 - Use of substitute 2,4-bis (alkylamino)pyrimidines The use of 2,4—bis(alkylamino)pyrimidines of formula (1) R1 is C1-C12alkyl or C6-C10laryl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl; or R1 and R2 together form a radical of formula (1a) R′ and R″ are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6alkoxy, R3 and R5 are each independently of the other ... 08/24/06 - 20060188452 - Treatment composition The invention relates to a dental treatment composition comprising a particulate erasing agent, the particles of the erasing agent being dimensioned to roll along a surface. The particles have an average maximum diameter of between 30 and 1000 microns and consist of a precipitate of calcium carbonate. As the particles ... 08/17/06 - 20060182694 - Oral composition An oral composition comprising perlite characterised in that the oral composition comprises chalk. ... 08/10/06 - 20060177385 - Compositions for treating dental caries caused by streptococcus mutans infection A method and pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting infections of S. mutans by the addition of said composition to toothpaste or mouthwash, by inhibiting the production of ADP-glucose, particularly by inhibiting the activity of ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase or glycogen synthase. ... 08/10/06 - 20060177384 - Sialagogue coatings for interproximal devices Biofilm therapy interproximal devices coated with a sialagogue, a wax/sialagogue, a surfactant/sialagogue, or an emulsion/sialagogue. wherein said devices are suitable for: (c) controlling, disrupting and physically removing biofilms, while (d) increasing and prolonging saliva flow. ... 08/10/06 - 20060177383 - Stable tooth whitening gum with reactive ingredients Oral compositions including an encapsulated active component(s) are provided. The oral compositions include a carrier composition including a first reactive component. The oral compositions also include an active composition. The active composition includes at least one active component encapsulated in a coating. The coating includes a hydrophilic material and at ... 08/03/06 - 20060171900 - Polyether-based composition curable by metathesis reaction One-part and two-part compositions curable by a metathesis reaction comprising a resin containing a polyether-based substrate with at least two cycloolefin groups per molecule curable by a metathesis reaction with a metathesis catalyst. These compositions may optionally contain a reaction control agent for slowing the progress of the metathesis reaction. ... 07/27/06 - 20060165612 - Compositions for hygienic hand disinfection and disinfectant handwashing The invention relates to disinfectant compositions which include one or more 1- or 2-(C1- to C24-alkyl)glycerol ethers (glycerol monoalkyl ethers), one or more bispyridiniumalkanes and where appropriate one or more polyols and/or one or more surfactants selected from the group of c1) nonionic surfactant and c2) quaternary ammonium compound, and ... 07/27/06 - 20060165611 - Composition for treating and preventing periodontal disease and method of use The present invention is a mixture for treating and preventing periodontal disease comprising acemannan, an immuno-stimulant with tissue repair activity and a hydrated dialkali monometal polycarboxylate 1:1 molar ratio of metal-to-complexing agent, such that lysyl oxidase for collagen formation and subsequent tissue repair is activated. ... 07/27/06 - 20060165610 - Composition for treating and preventing periodontal disease and method of use The present invention is a mixture for treating and preventing periodontal disease comprising tea tree oil and a hydrated dialkali monometal polycarboxylate 1:1 molar ratio of metal-to-complexing agent, such that the antibacterial activity is synergistically increased. ... 07/27/06 - 20060165609 - Periodontal ligament-protecting agent A protectant of periodontal membranes is proanthocyanidins, particularly proanthocyanidins derived from apple premature fruits or hop bracts having an effect decreasing the damage to periodontal membranes caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis, and an eating and drinking product containing the protectant of periodontal membranes as an effective component. ... 07/20/06 - 20060159632 - Drug formulation for mouth or pharynx comprising local anesthetic Provided is a drug formulation for mouth or pharynx to be used for medical care or treatment for serious stomatitis caused by a side effect of an anti-tumor agent or the like, and for anesthesia in the pharynx, with remarkably suppressed discomfort due to bitter taste although it contains a ... 07/20/06 - 20060159631 - Compositions and methods for preventing dental stain This invention relates to compounds and their use in oral hygiene compositions as anti-stain, anti-calculus, anti-bacterial, and anti-malodor agents. These agents are characterized by having two basic building blocks, one with the ability to strongly bind to the tooth surface by containing a functional group that allows the molecule to ... 07/20/06 - 20060159630 - Dental material containing bacteristatic and/or bactericidal substances The invention relates to dental material containing at least one substance, whose bacteriostatic and/or bactericidal activity develops in the presence of intra-oral micro-organisms. The invention also relates to the use of a substance, whose bacterio-static and/or bactericidal activity develops in the presence of intra-oral microorganisms, for producing dental material. ... 07/06/06 - 20060147394 - Tooth whitening composition containing cross-linked polymer-peroxides In various embodiments, the present invention provides a tooth whitening composition comprising a peroxide composite and an orally acceptable carrier. The peroxide composite comprises a peroxide compound and a porous cross-linked polymer, preferably in the form of a microporous particulate. The peroxide compound can be sorbed onto the porous crosslinked ... 07/06/06 - 20060147393 - Use of hyaluronic acid for preparing compositions for treating oral cavity aphthas Use of hyaluronic acid as the sole active ingredient for preparing compositions in particular for topical use for treating oral cavity aphthas. ... 07/06/06 - 20060147392 - Agent for dissolving dental calculi and dental caries An agent for dissolving dental calculus and/or dental caries, which comprises one or more kinds of substances selected from the group consisting of inositol phosphoric acid esters (e.g., phytic acid), polyphenols (e.g., Perilla frutescen var. crispa polyphenols), phosphoric acids, edetic acid salts, tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, and glycolic ... 06/29/06 - 20060140881 - Oral care compositions containing flavonoids and flavans Oral care compositions containing: a free-B-ring flavonoid and a flavan; as well as at least one bioavailability-enhancing agent are provided. Methods of using the oral compositions are also provided. ... 06/29/06 - 20060140880 - Oral compositions containing biphenol antibacterial compounds Antiplaque oral compositions are provided that contain an orally acceptable carrier and an antibacterial effective amount of the compound of formula (I). In various embodiments, the compositions contain from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of the compound of formula (I). ... 06/29/06 - 20060140879 - Two phase toothpaste composition An oral care composition having a first phase of clinically efficacious 2,4,4′-trichloro 2′-hydroxydiphenyl ether admixed in a first orally acceptable aqueous vehicle, and a second phase having a stannous salt (such as stannous fluoride) admixed in a second orally acceptable aqueous vehicle. The second phase has no less than 10 ... 06/29/06 - 20060140878 - Classified silica for improved cleaning and abrasion in dentifrices A method of making precipitated silica abrasive compositions having excellent cleaning performance and lower abrasiveness with post-reactor sizing of the abrasive particles being performed via air classification techniques is provided. By targeting a specific particle size range, it has been determined that higher pellicle film cleaning levels may be achieved ... 06/29/06 - 20060140877 - Methods of producing improved cleaning abrasives for dentifrices A method of making precipitated silica abrasive compositions having excellent cleaning performance and lower abrasiveness with post-reactor sizing of the abrasive particles being performed via air classification techniques is provided. By targeting a specific particle size range, it has been determined that higher pellicle film cleaning levels may be achieved ... 06/29/06 - 20060140876 - Buccal cavity treatment composition and corresponding uses thereof Composition for treatment of the oral cavity and corresponding uses. The composition comprises the combination of a chlorhexidine derivative, for example chlorhexidine digluconate, with triclosan and a zinc salt, for example zinc lactate or citrate. Preferably the chlorhexidine digluconate is present in a concentration of between 0.01 and 0.2%, the ... 06/22/06 - 20060134015 - Methods for use of oral care compositions containing free-b-ring flavonoid anti-oxidants The present invention relates to a method for providing an anti-oxidant to an oral cavity of a mammalian subject. An oral composition comprising an anti-oxidant active ingredient comprising a free-B-ring flavonoid and an orally acceptable carrier is contacted with oral tissue in the oral cavity. The anti-oxidant active ingredient reduces ... 06/22/06 - 20060134014 - Method to promote oral health in companion animals A method for promoting oral health in a companion animal comprises causing the animal to ingest a composition comprising an oral health-promoting effective total amount of at least one antioxidant. ... 06/22/06 - 20060134013 - Coated natural calcium carbonate oral care toothpowder composition Toothpowder comprising natural calcium carbonate with a flavor oil coating is derived by agitating a particulated calcium carbonate bed and by spraying a nebula of flavor oil into the bed. The spray rate is controlled to preclude formation of agglomerated particles of the coated natural calcium carbonate. ... 06/22/06 - 20060134012 - Temporary pharmacologically-inactive dental coating for the in situ protection of dental therapeutic agents from saliva and abrasion from chewing Topical application of a pharmacologically-inactive, inert polymeric solution to teeth affords a temporary, protective barrier for pharmacologically-active compounds that have been previously applied topically to the tooth surfaces for caries reduction. In a method of use, an aqueous dispersion polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and a suitable plasticizer are applied topically to the ... 06/22/06 - 20060134011 - Oral and dental composition The invention provides an oral and dental composition comprising an effective antibacterial amount of a combination of a physiologically acceptable divalent metal ion; a quaternary ammonium compound; chitosan or a chitosan derivative in a form to facilitate interaction with the other two components of the combination; and a physiologically acceptable ... 06/15/06 - 20060127326 - Oral hygiene product for human and animal use with a melatonin base as an active product An oral hygiene product for human and animal use with a melatonin base as an active product is provided to be used as tooth paste, mouthwashes or animal feeds. The product includes a hydrophilic excipient, a hydrophobic excipient, and melatonin in a proportion of 0.1% to 5%. ... 06/15/06 - 20060127325 - Dental formulation This invention relates to formulations for treating or reducing dentine hypersensitivity that causes pain arising from exposed dentine in the oral cavity. The present invention seeks to provide formulations for physical blockage of dentinal tubules that have long term effectiveness and cause minimal irritation (if any at all) to the ... 06/08/06 - 20060120975 - Oral care composition comprising a phenolic compound and antioxidant vitamins and vitamin derivatives An oral care composition comprises an antibacterial phenolic compound and a vitamin or vitamin derivative component comprising one to a plurality of antioxidant vitamin or vitamin derivatives. In one embodiment the vitamin or vitamin derivative component comprises vitamin E and vitamin E acetate and optionally one or more additional vitamin ... 06/01/06 - 20060115435 - Dental toothpaste, solution, tablet and system with plaque color indicator and integrated decolorizing compound Thoroughly cleaning teeth daily is indispensable for keeping human teeth healthy. However, plaque is generally not sufficiently removed because it is difficult to see. Conventional plaque-dyeing agents allow plaque to be seen easily but are complicated to apply and leave traces of dyes. A toothpaste includes an integrated plaque indicator ... 05/25/06 - 20060110339 - Viscosity-modifying silica materials that exhibit low cleaning and abrasive levels and dentifrices thereof Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to ... 05/25/06 - 20060110338 - High-cleaning/low abrasive silica and materials and dentifrice containing such materials Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to ... 05/25/06 - 20060110337 - High-cleaning/moderate abrasive silica materials and dentifrice containing such materials Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to ... 05/25/06 - 20060110336 - High-cleaning silica materials and dentifrice containing such Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to ... 05/18/06 - 20060104921 - Novel gum delivery systems and methods of making thereof A substrate having about 0.5 wt % to about 25 wt % gum incorporated upon it is provided that provides the benefit of delayed viscosity when incorporated into a person care composition such as a toothpaste. Also disclosed is a method for forming gum incorporated onto or into a substrate ... 05/18/06 - 20060104920 - Flavored hemostatic and acid etching compositions Hemostatic compositions and dental etching compositions for oral use include methyl salicylate in order to mask or disguise their otherwise unpleasant taste. The methyl salicylate, hemostatic and/or dental etching agent are dispersed within an aqueous carrier, which may be liquid or viscous as desired. In order to increase the stickiness ... 05/11/06 - 20060099152 - Zinc-containing dentifrice compositions having improved taste The present invention relates to antimicrobial oral compositions comprising a water-soluble zinc salt wherein a surfactant selected from alkali metal or ammonium salts of alkyl sulfoacetate, dialkyl sulfosuccinate, dialkyl sulfosuccinamate; and mixtures thereof; is used in an amount effective to reduce the astringency of the zinc salt. ... 05/04/06 - 20060093562 - Use of sodium decyl sulfate in toothpaste Sodium decyl sulfate yields high foam production when added to aqueous compositions containing high levels of sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate toothpastes and gels containing sodium decyl sulfate have high foaming properties and hold a desirable ribbon-type shape when applied to a toothbrush. Rheological properties and phase stability of such toothpastes ... 05/04/06 - 20060093561 - Method of treating microorganisms in the oral cavity Method and kit for treating microorganisms in the oral cavity. Such microorganisms include those which contribute to periodontal disease and halitosis. The method comprises the steps of applying a photosensitizer to the interior of the mouth within and/or outside of the periodontal pockets, waiting a predetermined period of time; and ... 04/27/06 - 20060088482 - Oral and dental care agent The invention relates to oral and dental care agents, containing: an active ingredient combination (A) of at least one cationic component with an anti-bacterial action, (B) at least one active ingredient with an anti-tartar action, selected from the group of azacycloalkane diphosphonic acids or their phnysiologically compatible salts and (C) ... 04/27/06 - 20060088481 - Topical oral dosage forms containing bismuth compounds Topical oral dosage forms containing bismuth compounds are described, which are useful for treating H. pylori and other bacterial infections that cause gastrointestinal disorders and halitosis, as well as for treating ocular and dermal wounds. Methods of employing topical oral dosage forms for treating bacterial infections that cause gastrointestinal disorders ... 04/20/06 - 20060083695 - Sweetener composition Storing monatin or a salt thereof in the presence of a radical scavenger and/or in a UV light-shielding container is effective for preventing the decomposition of monatin or a salt thereof by exposure to ultraviolet light, particularly under acidic conditions. Sweetener compositions which contain monatin or a salt thereof and ... 04/13/06 - 20060078512 - Liquids to gel A method of forming a gel by combining two or more liquid components at the time of use. An excellent application of such a system would be for tooth whitening, but this system can also be used for other purposes such as hair care, printing inks, cleaning products, and the ... 04/13/06 - 20060078511 - Treatment of bruxism A composition and its use for local percutaneous delivery of a drug, in particular a muscle relaxant, more particularly cyclobenzaprine present in an amount of about 1 to about 10% by weight of the composition in an organogel cream are disclosed. The composition is applied directly to the skin over ... 04/13/06 - 20060078510 - Dental coating kit The invention provides a dental coating kit with high adhesiveness to teeth that contains a primer composition including an acidic group-containing polymeric monomer (a), water (b) and a water-soluble solvent (c) and a surface smoothing composition including a polyfunctional polymeric monomer (f), a volatile solvent (g) and a photopolymerization initiator ... 03/23/06 - 20060062743 - Oral lubricating and stain retarding compositions An oral lubricant having usefulness for alleviating the symptoms of dry mouth and preventing accumulation of dental stains based on a polyvinyl alcohol polymer containing composition in an orally acceptable carrier or vehicle. The invention relates generally to an oral composition having a function in lubricating the mouth and preventing ... 03/16/06 - 20060057078 - Oral care tablet A water soluble, non-abrasive, effervescent, pharmaceutically acceptable, oral care tablet for use in the oral cavity. The tablet includes a carbon dioxide source, a acid source and a tablet forming material admixed to form a chewable tablet having less than 0.2% water. The carbonate to acid ratio ranges from about ... 03/16/06 - 20060057077 - Dental care product A masticating strip useful in dental hygiene consisting of a cellular foam in which the surface cells incorporate longitudinal slits. The strips are sized to give a chewing volume of 1 to 4 cm3 preferably about 3 cm3. The strips are made from a foam of a thermoplastic material selected ... 03/16/06 - 20060057076 - Oral humectants The invention provides a mouth wetting agent and a mouth wetting agent for false teeth including a safe and easily usable polymer composition and capable of relieving symptoms of dry mouth by maintaining the wetting properties of an oral cavity and the stability of false teeth. The mouth wetting agent ... 03/09/06 - 20060051301 - Coolant solutions and compositions comprising the same A solution consisting essentially of menthyl lactate and menthol carboxamide dissolved in a solvent, such as propylene glycol, which solvent is acceptable for food, oral care or cosmetic products and a method of preparing it. ... 03/02/06 - 20060045852 - Materials and methods for tooth surface preparation for dental bonding Surface conditioner compositions and methods for hemostatic control are provided for preparing tooth surfaces for bonding with dental restorations such as crowns or veneers. One embodiment of the composition includes an etchant and at least one hemostatic agent. A second embodiment of the composition includes an etchant, a hemostatic agent ... 02/23/06 - 20060039874 - Teeth whitening device A device is provided which includes a cavity containing teeth whitening gel. The device can be attached to a tooth so that the tooth lies inside the cavity and the teeth whitening gel comes in contact with the tooth. The device may includes a plurality of sections, each of which ... 02/23/06 - 20060039873 - Heavenly mouth wash Heavenly mouthwash has three natural ingredients. The first is one-third cup apple-cider vinegar, next is two-thirds cup water and last is one tablespoon grated lemon rind. When using the Heavenly mouthwash, you should first gargle with mouthwash for one minute to loosen scum on teeth and tongue, then use tongue ... 02/16/06 - 20060034782 - Biofilm therapy interproximal devices The present invention discloses and claims various interproximal devices and associated methods for: (a) removing and disrupting interproximally, supragingival and subgingivally the microbiological burden associated with biofilms, (b) controlling biofilm influence among at risk adults on certain systemic chronic diseases including: Type II diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and ... 02/16/06 - 20060034781 - Peroral preparation for prevention or treatment of atopic dermatatis In accordance with the present invention, a peroral preparation, food and drink, feed, food additive or feed additive for prevention or treatment of atopic dermatitis comprising hydroxyproline or N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline or a salt thereof is able to be provided and, particularly, said peroral preparation, food and drink, feed, ... 02/16/06 - 20060034780 - Dental compositions and methods A dental composition comprises a fluorescent whitening agent. The fluorescent whitening agent is most preferably 4,4′-bis(2-sulfostryryl)bipheny) or a salt or other soluble derivative thereof, eg the disordium salt. The composition may also comprise an additional tooth whitening agent. Methods of whitening the teeth are also described. ... 02/02/06 - 20060024248 - Composition and method employing membrane structured solid nanoparticles for enhanced delivery of oral care actives An oral care composition containing membrane-structured solid nanoparticles formed from a lyotropic liquid-crystalline mixed phase having an average particle diameter in the range of 10 to 1,000 nm. The nanoparticles are generally solid at 25° C. and are a combination of agent-carrier particles and emulsifiers. The membranes penetrate the nanoparticles ... 02/02/06 - 20060024247 - Oral care formulations comprising highly bioavailable coenzyme q-10 cyclodextrin complex The present invention incorporates of a highly bioavailable coenzyme Q-10/cyclodextrin inclusion complex into oral care products, such as, toothpaste, mouth wash, chewing gum, breath mint, mouth spray, gels, and lozenges. The inclusion complex also is suitable for devices, such as dental loops, for delivering coenzyme Q-10 to the periodontum by ... 02/02/06 - 20060024246 - Oral care compositions with film forming polymers Oral care compositions comprising: a) an oral care active; and b) an acrylic film forming polymer. In various embodiments, such polymers comprise monomeric units such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylates, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the film forming polymer comprises a copolymer of a first monomeric unit selected ... 02/02/06 - 20060024245 - Tooth whitening compositions and delivery systems therefor Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions, are herein provided. The gum compositions include a film-forming agent, such as a fatty acid salt, in combination with an abrasive and a chelating agent. The fatty acid salt may be a salt derived from a hydroxy fatty acid. The chelating agent may ... 02/02/06 - 20060024244 - Tooth whitening compositions and delivery systems therefor Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions are herein provided. The compositions include an orally acceptable carrier and a stain-removing anionic surfactant. The surfactant includes a fatty acid salt having at least one hydroxyl functionality. The fatty acid salt may be a salt of ricinoleic acid, and may be combined ... 01/19/06 - 20060013778 - Method and composition for preventing tooth hypersensitivity when using passive bleaching agents Dental bleaching compositions, for example in the form of liquids, gels, creams, pastes and ointments, comprising a peroxide releasing compound and from 1% to 35% by weight of a potassium-containing compound such as potassium nitrate, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in a safe and effective amount to prevent tooth ... 01/12/06 - 20060008424 - Dental compositions with sensitivity relief A one-component prescription fluoride treatment composition having both fluoride efficacy and sensitivity relief is disclosed. The composition includes at least one metal fluoride and a nerve desensitizing agent such as potassium nitrate. The invention further includes a composition having at least one metal fluoride less than about 1.15% by weight ... 01/12/06 - 20060008423 - Dentifrice compositions and abrasive systems A dentifrice composition comprising an abrasive system comprising a combination of a crystalline aluminosilicate having an average crystallite size below 1.0 μm and a water-soluble, orally acceptable calcium sequestering agent plus an orally acceptable carrier. The crystalline aluminosilicate may have an RDA of less than 120 and a calcium binding ... 01/12/06 - 20060008422 - Dentifrice compositons and abrasive systems A dentifrice composition comprising an abrasive system comprising at least one abrasive silica which may be selected from a first silica having a Radioactive Dental Abrasion (RDA) in the range 30 to 150 and a second silica an RDA in the range 100 to 300, and a crystalline aluminosilicate having ... 12/29/05 - 20050287084 - Tooth-whitening compositions comprising silicone polymer and methods therefor Tooth-imparting whiteness to fluids comprising a particulate whiteness-imparting particles such as hydroxyapatite and an organosiloxane polymer are disclosed. Methods of use of the fluids are also disclosed. ... 12/22/05 - 20050281758 - Oral care compositions Oral care compositions are described herein. The oral care compositions generally have Theological properties that are desirable for use in a dispensing toothbrush. In some instances, the oral care composition has a yield point of y Pa and a shear slope of x Pa/Sec, wherein the ratio of yield point ... 12/22/05 - 20050281757 - Oral care film A composition for delivery of an oral care substance to a dental surface upon application of the composition thereto is a flexible film comprising the oral care substance dispersed in a film-forming effective amount of a polymeric matrix having a hydrophilic component, e.g., vinylpyrrolidone (VP), and a hydrophobic component, e.g., ... 12/08/05 - 20050271602 - Method for inhibiting chemical staining of teeth wherein (a) one of A and A′ is hydrogen and the other is a moiety (X)n(R)m, (b) n in individual such moieties is independently 0 or 1, (c) linking groups X if present independently comprise an oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus or silicon atom, (d) where n is 0, m is ... 12/08/05 - 20050271601 - Anti-staining antibacterial dentifrice wherein (a) one of A and A′ is hydrogen and the other is a moiety (X)n(R)m, (b) n in individual such moieties is independently 0 or 1, (c) linking groups X if present independently comprise an oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus or silicon atom, (d) where n is 0, m is ... 12/01/05 - 20050265931 - Silver-containing dental composition A dental composition comprising a silver-containing ceramic having antimicrobial and color stabilizing properties and methods for using the composition. The composition comprises a silver-containing glass powder or a silver-containing zeolite powder, at least one monomer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group, and a polymerization initiator system. Other components, such ... 12/01/05 - 20050265930 - Physiological cooling compositions The present invention provides, in one aspect, a physiological cooling composition comprising at least one cyclohexane carboxamide, at least one acyclic carboxamide, and at least one stereoisomer of menthyl lactate. In another aspect, disclosed is a method for producing such composition. In still another aspect, disclosed are various consumer products ... 11/24/05 - 20050260141 - Personal oral hygiene composition and device A dental hygiene system, incidentally attractive to children, based on a free-flow “toothpaste” composition in the form of a plurality of beads each having substantially impervious walls; each portion or bead including about enough toothpaste for an average cleaning procedure. Bead consistency, flavour, colour, shape, or size, can be varied, ... 11/03/05 - 20050244344 - Compositions for oral hygiene and method for using same The present invention generally relates to oral compositions such as toothpastes, toothpowders, liquid dentrifices, mouthwashes, rinses, dental floss, denture cleansers, chewing gums, lozenges and the like. In particular, it relates to such oral compositions that include cesium and rubidium salts. In one aspect of the present invention, a composition for ... 11/03/05 - 20050244343 - Oral care products comprising silica A rapidly disintegrating oral care tablet is provided. The tablet comprises: a silica; a super disintegrant; and a sugar alcohol. When immersed in water the tablet has a friability of less than about 2% and disintegrates in less than about 60 seconds. ... 10/27/05 - 20050238589 - Methods and compositions for preventing or treating periodontal diseases Methods and compositions for preventing or treating periodontal diseases including gingivitis and periodontitis are provided. The invention also provides methods for preventing or treating secondary diseases within or beyond the oral cavity that are related to periodontal disease. ... 10/13/05 - 20050226820 - Non-crystalline saliva-soluble coatings for elastomeric monofilament dental tapes An improved dental tape treated with a substantive coating containing a crystal control substance, wherein said coating is: saliva soluble, substantially crystal-free, with a flaking value of less than about 20 and a release value of about 100. ... 10/13/05 - 20050226819 - Packaged dental composition The invention provides a container enclosing an applicator and a dental composition including a volatile organic solvent. The container is sealed. The volatile organic solvent is effectively retained within the container, even after storage at about 43° C. for one week. Preferably the container is made of a copolymer of ... 09/29/05 - 20050214230 - Novel stomatological gel A novel pharmaceutical dental composition including diclofenac and chlorhexidine gluconate intended for pain associated with various diseases, comprising the diclofenac in its salt form and the chlorhexidine, and in addition a mucoadhesive agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle providing for bio-adhesion of the composition. One or more local anesthetics such ... 09/22/05 - 20050207994 - Base for oral composition and the oral composition The present invention provides a base for an oral composition which is suitable for the preparation of oral compositions, in particular, water-free or substantially water-free oral composition. The present invention further provides an oral composition stably containing active ingredients which are ordinarily unstable in the presence of water, in particular, ... 09/08/05 - 20050196352 - Methods for whitening teeth A method of bleaching a plurality of adjacent teeth is disclosed. The teeth having facial and lingual surfaces. The method includes applying a tooth bleaching delivery system to a plurality of adjacent teeth, wherein the tooth bleaching delivery system includes a strip of material and a tooth bleaching composition having ... 09/08/05 - 20050196351 - Film compositions This invention relates generally to film compositions for use in the delivering topical and/or systemic actives, and more particularly to a slow dissolving or disintegrating strips, especially for delivering oral agents to the teeth and gums. ... 09/01/05 - 20050191247 - Chlorhexidine compositions The invention provides alcohol-free chlorhexidine compositions, improved methods for preparing colloidal chlorhexidine containing compositions, and methods for promoting an antibacterial effect comprising administering chlorhexidine compositions to the mouth of an animal. The invention also provides an improved chlorhexidine composition comprising a flavoring agent (e.g. a raspberry flavoring agent) that increases ... 08/18/05 - 20050180927 - Novel anti-bacterial compositions The oral formulations of the present invention comprise: (a) chlorhexidine or a salt thereof; (b) a zinc salt; (c) masking and/or flavouring agents, including: (i) a sweetening agent having an immediate but transient effect and (ii) a sweetening agent having a delayed but prolonged effect; and (d) other conventional components ... 08/11/05 - 20050175552 - Tooth coating compositions and methods therefor A tooth coating comprising at least one resin, at least one colorant, and pearlescent particles are disclosed. The resin can be a natural resin or a synthetic polymer. Methods of coloring a tooth are also disclosed. ... 08/11/05 - 20050175551 - Silicon modified polyamide material useful for oral care The invention is directed to a new material useful in oral care products such as dental floss or as a toothbrush bristle. The material is a silicon-modified polyamide blended with a different polyamide material. The preferred different polyamide material is the conventional material used to make bristles of toothbrushes. The ... 08/11/05 - 20050175550 - Compositions for oral use An oral composition comprising trifluoromethionine as an effective component is provided as a useful oral composition for preventing and/or treating intraoral diseases such as bad breath, periodontal disease, alveolar pyorrhea, etc., which is safe even if daily used. ... 08/04/05 - 20050169852 - Oral care compositions comprising increased bioavailable levels of quaternary ammonium antimicrobials Disclosed are oral care compositions, including therapeutic rinses, especially mouthrinses and methods of use to provide significantly enhanced antimicrobial activity, thereby reducing oral bacteria and promoting overall oral health. The present compositions are formulated to deliver increased bioavailable levels of cationic antimicrobials, particularly quaternary ammonium compounds such as cetylpyridinium chloride ... 07/21/05 - 20050158252 - Method and compositions for oral hygiene The present invention comprises novel compositions and methods for oral hygiene and for treating and preventing oral disease in humans and in animals. In one embodiment, the novel compositions of the present invention comprise a unique oral hygiene solution that can be added to drinking water. The invention provides compositions ... 07/21/05 - 20050158251 - Agents for bleaching teeth Agents in varnish form for bleaching teeth based on 70 to 90 wt.-% solvent, 2 to 20 wt.-% pharmaceutically acceptable oxidant and 8 to 12 wt.-% alkyl cellulose. ... 07/14/05 - 20050152851 - Semi-hard dentifrice The invention comprises a formulation for a semi-hard stick-type dentifrice optimally for use in an oral hygiene device which utilizes such semi-hard stick-type dentifrice, most often used when traveling. The dentifrice includes a primary base material such as glycerin. Sodium benzoate is included as a preservative. Sodium coco-sulfate and a ... 07/14/05 - 20050152850 - Methods and compositions for facilitating metabolic control The present invention provides methods for facilitating metabolic control in a subject by decreasing the level of Il-1β in the GCF. The present invention further provides methods for decreasing the level of circulating TNF in a subject. Also provided are uses of anti-inflammatory agents in these methods. ... 07/07/05 - 20050147569 - Aqueous slurries useful for cleaning the tongue and throat and methods related thereto Aqueous slurries, capable of cleaning the tongue and throat of a patient when used by an individual for personal hygiene or used on another warm-blooded animal, combine finely-divided charcoal, water, and a biocide. Also disclosed are methods for cleaning areas of the tongue and throat in need thereof. The methods ... 06/16/05 - 20050129628 - Amorphous silica An amorphous silica suitable for use in a dental composition has a weight mean particle size in the range 3 to 15 μm with at least 90 per cent by weight of particles having a size below 20 μm, a Radioactive Dentine Abrasion (RDA) determined on an aqueous slurry of ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |