Denture adhesive compositions with antimicrobial agents
US6706781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K6/35
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing, inhibiting, and/or preventing, calculus, tartar, plaque, and/or microbes, in the oral cavity, comprising from about 15% to about 70% of an alkyl vinyl ether maleic copolymer or terpolymer denture adhesive component, an effective amount of a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of cetylpyridinium chloride, domiphen bromide, and mixtures thereof, and a non-aqueous vehicle. A denture wearer in need thereof applies the composition to the oral cavity and/or the denture prosthesis and thereafter secures the denture to the oral cavity.
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