Fluoride varnish compositions including an organo phosphoric acid adhesion promoting agent
First Claim
1. A fluoride varnish composition for temporary coating of a tooth surface, comprising:
- a substantially water-insoluble resin;
an organo phosphoric acid having an alkyl group that contains no polymerizable groups in an amount that promotes adhesion of the varnish composition, including the substantially water-insoluble resin, to tooth surfaces while reducing running or dripping of the varnish composition compared to a composition without the organo phosphoric acid; and
a fluoride ion source.
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Abstract
Fluoride varnish compositions for temporary application and adhesion to a person'"'"'s teeth. The composition includes a carrier comprising a resin and an adhesion promoting agent comprising an alkyl phosphoric acid. A fluoride ion source (e.g., a fluoride salt such as sodium fluoride) is dispersed within the carrier so as to provide biologically available fluoride ions to the tooth tissue being treated. The composition adheres only temporarily to tooth tissue (e.g., for a period of at least about 4 minutes, but not more than about 1 year), after which the composition spontaneously wears away as a natural result of the action of the tongue, saliva and/or other factors.
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29 Claims
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1. A fluoride varnish composition for temporary coating of a tooth surface, comprising:
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a substantially water-insoluble resin; an organo phosphoric acid having an alkyl group that contains no polymerizable groups in an amount that promotes adhesion of the varnish composition, including the substantially water-insoluble resin, to tooth surfaces while reducing running or dripping of the varnish composition compared to a composition without the organo phosphoric acid; and a fluoride ion source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A fluoride varnish composition for temporary coating of a tooth surface, comprising:
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an adhesive liquid carrier phase comprising a substantially water-insoluble resin in an amount of about 30% to about 80% by weight and an organo phosphoric acid having an alkyl group that contains no polymerizable groups in an amount of about 1% to about 20%, wherein the sticky, adhesive liquid carrier phase adheres temporarily to tooth tissue; and a fluoride ion source dispersed within the adhesive liquid carrier phase, wherein the varnish composition has a viscosity and consistency so as to facilitate painting onto tooth surfaces and wherein the organo phosphoric acid improves adhesion of the varnish composition to tooth surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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