Oral prophalaxis paste
US6280707A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/37
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An oral prophalaxis paste includes a preselected grade and amount of abrasive material such as pumice clay or diatimoceous earth. The abrasive material is moistened with water and a moisture retention agent such as glycerin is included. A curing system is employed, such as using sodium silicate and methyl salicylate. The formulation provides antimicrobial properties by the inclusion of triclosan.
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