Oral compositions for plaque and gingivitis
AssigneeColgate-Palmolive Company
InventorsNuran Nabi, Abdul Gaffar, Shirley Lucchesi, John J. Afflitto, Susan M. Herles
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Abstract
A composition comprising thymol and eugenol, and optionally a sesquiterpene alcohol, such as, farnesol or has been found to have plaque and gingivitis effect. Flavoring agents may be included to provide an organoleptically acceptable oral product. Australian Tea Tree oil, sage oil and eucalyptol were found to enhance the antiplaque and antigingivitis activity of mouthrinses formulated from these compositions. These compositions exhibit an antibacterial effect vs. A. viscosus of about 25 MIC or less.
Claims19
An oral composition having plaque and gingivitis effect consisting essentially of a combination of thymol and eugenol or thymol, eugenol and a sesquiterpene alcohol.
A method for preventing the formation of plaque and gingivitis comprising contacting teeth and gums with a composition comprising a combination of thymol and eugenol.
A method for preventing the formation of plaque and gingivitis comprising contacting teeth and gums with a composition comprising a combination of thymol, eugenol and a sesquiterpene alcohol.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.