Abstract:
A composition comprising a zinc ion source for use in inhibiting the adherence to or invasion of oral soft tissue, such as gingival epithelial cells, by a periodontal pathogen is provided.
Abstract:
The invention provides oral care compositions comprising isobutyl magnolol and propylene glycol monolaurate, together with methods of making and using the same. Also described is a method of enhancing the solubility of isobutyl magnolol in an oral care composition comprising effective amount of propylene glycol monolaurate. The composition is for use in the treatment of caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth yellowing and halitosis.
Abstract:
The invention provides novel dental film-forming compositions, comprising i. an acrylate / octylacrylamide copolymer, ii. one or more alkyl cellulose ethers, and iii. a solvent, and optionally further comprising whitening materials and/or active agents, together with method for using the same.
Abstract:
Described herein are compositions comprising antibacterially effective amounts of a compound of Formula (I): or a salt thereof in which R1 and R2 are each independently(C1-C6) alkyl or (C2 C6) alkenyl, and a carrier. Suitable carriers include orally acceptable carriers and dermatologically acceptable carriers. The disclosed compositions include oral care and personal care compositions useful for treating or preventing oral and skin conditions, respectively.
Abstract:
Described herein are compounds of Formula (I): or a salt thereof; wherein: R1 and R5 are independently selected from H, OH and alkoxy; R 2 -R 4 and R 6 -R 8 are independently selected from H, OH, F, Cl, Br, and I; R 9 and R 10 are independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and aryl; with the proviso that: at least one of R 1 and R 5 is OH or alkoxy; and at least one of R 2 -R 4 and R 6 -R 8 is F, Cl, Br or I; compositions comprising said compounds; and methods of making and using the same.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods of enhancing the solubility and delivery of one or more active ingredients found in magnolia extract, or a synthetic analogue thereof, in an oral composition.
Abstract:
Described herein, are dental strips comprising a film backing, and an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer comprising a water-swellable polymer and at least one active agent; and uses thereof.
Abstract:
A composition comprising a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier is disclosed. The film or plurality of film fragments can comprise a functional material. The film or plurality of film fragments can comprise repeated shapes. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a plurality of discernable lamellar fragments entrained in a carrier. Also disclosed is a method for administering a functional material to a human or animal subject in need thereof, the method comprising applying to the subject a composition comprising a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier, wherein the film comprises the functional material. The composition is preferably a dentifrice, containing shaped and/or coloured filmfragments, which may also comprise an oral agent.
Abstract:
A thin, flexible film which when applied to stained teeth is hydrated by saliva and is effective in such form to whiten teeth, the film comprising an anhydrous water hydratable ethylene oxide polymer matrix containing a solid peroxide whitening agent whereby upon application to stained tooth surfaces, the peroxide whitening agent is solublilized by saliva present in the oral cavity into active whitening activity when the film is positioned and placed on the teeth.
Abstract:
Methods of increasing sIgA levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying effective amounts of zinc oxide, zinc citrate, and arginine. Methods of increasing the concentration of sIgA in the individual's mucosa pellicle in the oral cavity are disclosed. Methods of increasing phagocytotic activity of phagocytotic cells in the individual's oral cavity are also disclosed. In addition, methods of increasing levels of β-Defensin 1 in the individual's oral cavity are disclosed.