Oral hygiene composition
AssigneeThe Boots Company PLC
InventorsEdward Galley, Michael David Cooper
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Abstract
An oral hygiene composition comprises an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent in the form of a particulate non-ion-exchanging support material combined with a metal source providing antimicrobial metal ions in use. Preferably the antimicrobial agent is particulate titanium dioxide coated with silver chloride.
Claims20
An oral composition suitable for use in oral hygiene or dental treatment comprising an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent in the form of a particulate, non-ion-exchanging, zeolite-free, inert metal oxide, a sparingly soluble metal salt providing antimicrobial metal ions in use and a further material selected from the group consisting of humectants, gelling agents, abrasives, fluoride sources, desensitizing agents, flavorings, colorings, sweeteners, preservatives, structuring agents, bactericides, anti-tartar agents and anti-plaque agents.
A method of cleaning a mouth of an individual for cosmetic purposes, comprising applying to the mouth an oral hygiene composition comprising an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent comprising a particulate, non-ion-exchanging, zeolite-free, inert metal oxide and a sparingly soluble metal salt providing antimicrobial metal ions in use.
A method of treating or preventing dental caries or gingivitis, comprising applying to a mouth of an individual an oral hygiene composition comprising an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent comprising a particulate, non-ion-exchanging, zeolite-free, inert metal oxide and a sparingly soluble metal salt providing antimicrobial metal ions in use.
A method of providing sustained antimicrobial activity in a mouth of an individual, comprising applying to the mouth an oral hygiene composition comprising an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent comprising a particulate, non-ion-exchanging, zeolite-free, inert metal oxide and a sparingly soluble metal salt providing antimicrobial metal ions in use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.