A fluoride dentifrice containing an iodine component
AssigneesAdvantage Silver Dental Arrest, LLC, Elevate Oral Care, LLC
InventorPeter M. Milgrom
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Abstract
An oral dentifrice composition containing polyvinyl pyrrolidone-iodine (PVP-I) and a fluoride component at a concentration to provide at least 4500 ppm fluoride to the oral dentifrice composition. The composition provides for increased uptake of fluoride in enamel as well as having improved antibacterial and antiseptic properties over other dentifrices that 5 do not contain PVP-I. Also, disclosed is a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of caries comprising applying the oral dentifrice to the teeth.
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An oral dentifrice composition comprising polyvinyl pyrrolidone-iodine (PVP-I) and a fluoride component at a concentration to provide at least 4500 ppm fluoride to the oral dentifrice composition.
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