Claims
- 1. A denture care composition comprising:
(a) polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000; and (b) one or more denture care actives; wherein the composition is not self-supporting and wherein the composition is essentially free of a mucoadhesive.
- 2. The denture care composition according to claim 1 wherein the denture care composition further comprises at least one denture care carrier.
- 3. The denture care composition according to claim 2 wherein the denture care carrier is selected from the group consisting of liquid petrolatum, petrolatum, mineral oil, vegetable oils such as corn, soy bean, cottonseed, castor, palm and coconut oils and animal oil such as fish oil and oleic acid, and mixtures thereof.
- 4. The denture care composition according to claim 1 wherein the denture care active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; fluoride ion sources; stannous ion sources; whitening agents; anti-microbial; anti-plaque agents; anti-inflammatory agents; nutrients; antioxidants; anti-viral agents; anti-fungal agents; analgesic and anesthetic agents; H-2 antagonists; components other than polybutene which impart a clean feel to the teeth; fragrances and sensates; pigments, dyes, lakes and colorants; flavorants; sweeteners; and mixtures thereof.
- 5. The denture care composition according to claim 4 wherein the denture care active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of triclosan, baking soda, sodium fluoride, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, nystatin, grapefruit seed extract, stannous fluoride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, mono fluoro phosphate, Opatint D&C Red 27, polyphosphates, and cetylpyridium chloride.
- 6. The denture care composition according to claim 5 wherein the polyphosphate is sodium hexametaphosphate.
- 7. The denture care composition according to claim 4 wherein the denture care composition further comprises a viscosity modifier.
- 8. The denture care composition according to claim 1 wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 500 to about 2200.
- 9. The denture care composition according to claim 8 wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 750 to about 1500.
- 10. A denture care kit comprising:
(a) a non-self supporting composition comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000; (b) a container; and (c) instructions for use; wherein the kit does not contain a dental care strip delivery system.
- 11. The denture care kit according to claim 10 wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 500 to about 2200.
- 12. The denture care kit according to claim 11 wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 750 to about 1500.
- 13. The denture care kit according to claim 10 wherein said composition further comprises at least one denture care active.
- 14. The denture care kit according to claim 14 wherein the denture care active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; fluoride ion sources; stannous ion sources; whitening agents; anti-microbial; anti-plaque agents; anti-inflammatory agents; nutrients; antioxidants; anti-viral agents; anti-fungal agents; analgesic and anesthetic agents; H-2 antagonists; components other than polybutene which impart a clean feel to the teeth; fragrances and sensates; pigments, dyes, lakes and colorants; flavorants; sweeteners; and mixtures thereof.
- 15. The denture care kit according to claim 15 wherein the denture care active is selected from the group consisting of triclosan, baking soda, sodium fluoride, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, nystatin, grapefruit seed extract, stannous fluoride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, mono fluoro phosphate, Opatint D&C Red 27, polyphosphates, and cetylpyridium chloride.
- 16. The denture care kit according to claim 16 wherein the polyphosphate is sodium hexametaphosphate.
- 17. The denture care kit according to claim 14 wherein said composition further comprises a viscosity modifier.
- 18. A denture care kit comprising:
(a) a non self-supporting composition comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000; (b) an applicator for applying the polybutene to the artificial teeth or denture, wherein the kit does not contain a dental care strip delivery system.
- 19. The denture care kit according to claim 19 wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 500 to about 2200.
- 20. The denture care kit according to claim 20 wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 750 to about 1500.
- 21. The denture care kit according to claim 19 wherein said composition further comprises at least one denture care active.
- 22. The denture care kit according to claim 22 wherein the denture care active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; fluoride ion sources; stannous ion sources; whitening agents; anti-microbial; anti-plaque agents; anti-inflammatory agents; nutrients; antioxidants; anti-viral agents; anti-fungal agents; analgesic and anesthetic agents; H-2 antagonists; components other than polybutene which impart a clean feel to the teeth; fragrances and sensates; pigments, dyes, lakes and colorants; flavorants; sweeteners; and mixtures thereof.
- 23. The denture care kit according to claim 23 wherein the denture care active is selected from the group consisting of triclosan, baking soda, sodium fluoride, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, nystatin, grapefruit seed extract, stannous fluoride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, mono fluoro phosphate, Opatint D&C Red 27, polyphosphates, and cetylpyridium chloride.
- 24. The denture care kit according to claim 24 wherein the polyphosphate is sodium hexametaphosphate.
- 25. The denture care kit according to claim 19 wherein said composition further comprises a viscosity modifier.
- 26. A method of coating the dentures by applying to the dentures a denture care composition comprising polybutene, wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.
- 27. A method of providing sustained release of therapeutic and cosmetic actives to oral cavity by applying to the dentures a denture care composition comprising polybutene and a denture care active, wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.
- 28. A method of inhibiting and preventing gingivitis, caries, staining, fungi, bacteria and plaque build up in the oral cavity by applying to the dentures a denture care composition comprising polybutene, wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.
- 29. A method of imparting a clean feel to the dentures by applying to the dentures a denture care composition comprising polybutene and a denture care active, wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/085,383 filed Feb. 28, 2002 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/276,976, filed Mar. 19, 2001 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/276,978, also filed Mar. 19, 2001.
Provisional Applications (2)
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60276976 |
Mar 2001 |
US |
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60276978 |
Mar 2001 |
US |
Continuations (1)
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10085383 |
Feb 2002 |
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Sep 2002 |
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