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Polymeric desensitizing compositions

US6096292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 1998
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/54
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A superabsorbent acrylic polymer is used to impart desensitizing properties to an oral composition for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth. The mouth feel of the composition is improved by incorporating therein a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid and a divalent salt such as zinc sulfate.

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