Dental compositions with sensitivity relief
US8562954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q11/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A one-component prescription fluoride treatment composition having both fluoride efficacy and sensitivity relief is disclosed. The composition includes at least one metal fluoride and a nerve desensitizing agent such as potassium nitrate. The invention further includes a composition having at least one metal fluoride less than about 1.15% by weight of at least one metal fluoride; less than about 5 percent by weight of at least one alkali metal salt having desensitizing effect; at least one carrier; and at least one foaming agent that has thickening property. The composition may be formulated into a gel, a paste or any other convenient form, some of which contain abrasives.
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