Kits and methods for cleaning and remineralizing teeth
AssigneeUltradent Products, Inc.
InventorsDan E. Fischer, Peter M. Allred
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Abstract
Methods for use in selectively conditioning and remineralizing teeth. An exemplary method comprises the steps of applying a conditioning composition to one or more of a person's teeth, and separately applying a remineralizing composition to the person's teeth. The conditioning composition includes a conditioning agent, and the remineralizing composition includes a remineralizing agent comprising calcium ions and/or fluoride ions. The conditioning composition may be applied prior to or after application of the remineralizing composition. In one embodiment, both the conditioning composition and the remineralizing composition include different remineralizing ions (e.g., one including calcium, one including fluoride).
Claims20
A method of treating a plurality of teeth, comprising:
- in one act, applying a paste to the plurality of teeth, the paste comprising:
- water;
- glycerin;
- an abrasive;
- between 0.2% and 0.5% by weight of a fluoride salt;
- at least one sweetener;
- and
- in another act separate from the one act, applying a gel to the plurality of teeth, the gel comprising:
- water;
- carbomer;
- sodium hydroxide;
- and
- a peroxide.
A kit for treating a plurality teeth, comprising:
- a first container containing a paste comprising:
- water;
- glycerin;
- an abrasive;
- and
- between 0.2% and 0.5% by weight of a fluoride salt;
- and
- a second container separate from the first container and containing a gel comprising:
- water;
- carbomer;
- sodium hydroxide;
- and
- a peroxide.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.