Compositions and methods to inhibit tartar and microbes using denture adhesive compositions with colorants
US6905672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K6/65
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions comprising: (a) from about 15% to about 70% by weight of the composition of a denture adhesive component; (b) a safe and effective amount of a colorant selected from the group consisting of xanthene dyes, fluorescein dyes, free acids and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and (c) a safe and effective amount of a non-aqueous denture adhesive carrier. The present invention further relates to a method of reducing, inhibiting and/or preventing, calculus, tartar, plaque, stain, and/or microbes in the oral cavity, by applying the above denture adhesive composition to the oral cavity of a denture wearer in need thereof. The present invention further relates to a method of providing improved antimicrobial effects in the oral cavity by applying the above denture adhesive composition to the oral cavity of a denture wearer in need thereof.
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