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Alcohol-free, oral rinse and pre-rinse emulsions method of prepration and method of use

US5284648A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 1991
Grant dateFeb 8, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 15, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/90
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to alcohol-free, oral pre-rinse and rinse emulsions containing cleaning and coating compositions that are non-irritating and low foaming thus allowing a residence time sufficient to condition teeth and gums and disruptively affect the plaque matrix. Such disruption allows for the reduction of plaque build-up by either of two efficacious and convenient mechanisms: (1) immediate removal of disrupted plaque matrix by normal brushing or (2) interruption of plaque forming activity in the mouth by frequently cleaning out plaque and plaque precursors, coupled with reduced attachment of plaque by altering the tooth surfaces with the coating compositions.

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