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US 8,075,875 B2Granted
Teeth whitening composition and methods
AssigneeKlox Technologies Inc.
InventorsRemigio Piergallini, Nicolas Loupis
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are teeth whitening compositions generally including an oxidizing agent (e.g., a peroxide), and an activating agent that has an emission wavelength between about 400 nm and about 570 nm (e.g., Eosin B). Methods of employing these compositions to whiten teeth, methods of making these compositions and kits that include some or part of the composition ingredients, are also described.
Claims9
A tooth whitening composition for whitening a tooth in vivo in the gingiva of a patient comprising:
- an oxidizing agent selected from peroxide, peroxy acid, hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, and alkali metal percarbonates;
- an activating agent consisting of an amount effective to activate said oxidizing agent that is up to 12% Eosin B;
- and
- sodium perborate.
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