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Tooth bleaching compositions

US6331292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1998
Grant dateDec 18, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/88
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0-10.0 during the tooth-bleaching procedure in the presence of a calcium chelating agent.

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