Antimicrobial chewing gum
US6365130B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/126
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a novel chewing gum product generally for the lysis and killing of oral microbes. In a preferred embodiment, the chewing gum product comprises an antimicrobial metal ion component and an inorganic ceramic carrier, and provides a concentration of such substances from about 0.05 to 50 weight percent of the chewing gum. In particular, these compositions may comprise zeolites ion-exchanged with antimicrobial metals, in addition to other oral care compounds. The present invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for treating and inhibiting dental caries, dental plaque and gingivitis, oral malodor and periodontal conditions. The compositions of the present invention may be incorporated into chewing gum according to conventional methods used in the art.
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