Fluoride-containing compositions
AssigneeNational Research Development Corporation
InventorsBrian E. Causton, Alfiati N. T. Thuy
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Abstract
A composition comprising fluoride ion and a polymer which is permselective to fluoride ion is provided for dental prophylaxis or therapy. The composition may be formulated as a gel, for example in a toothpaste; as a dentifrice; or as a mouthwash.
Claims12
An anti-caries composition for dental prophylaxis, which comprises poly(1,2-cyclohexylene phosphate) having a number average molecular weight of from 2,000 to 20,000, and an anti-caries effective amount of sodium fluoride.
An aqueous solution for use in dental prophylaxis and therapy, which comprises 0.1 wt. % poly(1,2-cyclohexylene phosphate) and 10-1000 ppmF.sup.- as sodium fluoride.
An anti-caries composition for dental prophylaxis, which comprises a substituted or unsubstituted poly(1,2-cycloalkylene phosphate) and an anti-caries effective amount of a source of fluoride ion.
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