Abstract:
Described herein are zirconium oxychloride clusters comprising zirconium oxychloride and a basic amino acid. Personal care compositions comprising the same, and methods of making and using the same are also described.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is zinc/amino acid functionalized silica, compositions comprising the same, and oral care methods and uses for such compositions.
Abstract:
A soluble zinc polyphosphate complex made by combining ingredients which include an inorganic zinc salt and a plurality of long chain polyphosphates having 6 or more phosphate polymer units, the relative amount of inorganic zinc salt and long chain polyphosphates providing a phosphorus to zinc mole ratio of at least 6:1. Further provided is a method of making this soluble zinc polyphosphate.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are orally acceptable topical analgesic gels comprising a mixture of analgesic oils comprising (a) clove oil and/or eugenol, (b) a cooling agent, and (c) camphor; in an orally acceptable gel base, the gel base providing controlled release of the mixture of analgesic oils following application to a tooth; together with methods of making and using the same.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are orally acceptable topical analgesic gels comprising a mixture of analgesic oils comprising (a) clove oil and/or eugenol, (b) a cooling agent, and (c) camphor; in an orally acceptable gel base, the gel base comprising an anionic polymer and a basic amino acid, and the analgesic gel providing controlled release of the mixture of analgesic oils following application to a tooth; together with 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:
Compounds are described that are effective in enhancing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents. Also described are methods of using such compounds and compositions that include such compounds. The composition includes a chalcone compound and, optionally, an antimicrobial agent.
Abstract:
This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an antibacterial agent, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.