Method of reducing dental caries
US4457921A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/715
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for treating teeth to reduce caries is provided wherein the teeth are contacted with a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, in the presence of a sugar, for example, as contained in a chewing gum composition or toothpaste or powder composition, the hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and sugar being present in an amount sufficient to inhibit growth of Streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity or on the teeth.
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