Oral compositions for anticavity and desensitization use
AssigneeThe Research Foundation for The State University of New York
InventorsMarvin Cohen, Susanne Cohen, Robert G. Flynn
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Abstract
Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Claims40
A method for reducing cavities, the method comprising delivering an oral composition to an oral cavity in a subject in need thereof, wherein the oral composition comprises:
- a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
- a second component comprising at least one zinc compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
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- an anti-cavity agent present in either the first or the second component.
A method for desensitizing dentin, the method comprising delivering an oral composition to an oral cavity in a subject in need thereof, wherein the oral composition comprises:
- a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
- a second component comprising at least one zinc compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
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- a desensitizing agent present in either the first or the second component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.