Chewing gum compositions and the use thereof for remineralization of lesions in teeth
US5645853A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/88
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to chewing gum compositions and methods utilizing same which are useful to remineralize subsurface dental enamel. More specifically, this invention relates to stable, single-part chewing gum compositions containing calcium and phosphate salts which when applied to lesions in dental enamel result in remineralization of subsurface dental enamel and/or mineralization of tubules in dentin thereby counteracting caries and/or hypersensitivity.
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