DUAL COMPONENT ORAL CARE PRODUCT
First Claim
1. A dual component dental composition comprisinga first component comprising a calcium source,a second component comprising an anion source,wherein at least one of the components contains arginine, or a salt thereof,the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A dental composition which, e.g., eliminates or substantially reduces the discomfort and pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity and exhibits enhanced anticaries and remineralization benefits, which composition contains a first component containing a calcium source, a second component containing an anion source and at least one of the components containing a basic amino acid in free or salt form, and the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined for application to teeth.
48 Citations
19 Claims
-
1. A dual component dental composition comprising
a first component comprising a calcium source, a second component comprising an anion source, wherein at least one of the components contains arginine, or a salt thereof, the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined.
-
8. A method for eliminating or reducing the discomfort and pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity which comprises
preparing a first component comprising a calcium source and a second component comprising an anion source, wherein at least one of the components contains arginine or a salt thereof, separately housing the first and second components, dispensing and combining the first and second components and applying the combined components to an oral cavity surface whereby the anions are allowed to react in the presence of the arginine or a salt thereof with the calcium ions to precipitate a calcium complex.
Specification