Method for reducing dental plaque and pellicle precursor of plaq

Details Method for reducing dental plaque and pellicle precursor of plaq Method for reducing dental plaque and pellicle precursor of plaq

1979-08-27

1981-03-24

Rose, Shep K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Dentifrices

424289, 424318, 424 55, A61K 716, A61K 724, A61K 31315, A61K 3120

Patent

active

042580285

ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing dental plaque, pellicle and infections of the teeth, the present invention essentially comprises application of an effective amount of n-undecylenic acid or an effective substitute therefor according to the invention to the teeth, gums and mouth. The effective ingredient employed according to the method of the invention can either be applied directly to the teeth and tissues in a substantially inert carrier such as in a dentifrice paste for personal oral use or can be applied directly by a dental practitioner. Practice of the present method improves the condition of the gums and other tissues of the mouth, acts to prevent yeast and other infections, reduces the incidence of tooth decay caused by parasitic bacteria, reduces the bacteria count in the mouth to provide a more hygienic oral environment, substantially reduces plaque formation present on the teeth prior to treatment according to the invention, and essentially acts to prevent new plaque from forming on the teeth with continued treatment. The method employs treatment of the teeth by brushing or irrigating with a dental preparation containing an active ingredient comprising up to about two percent undecylenic acid and up to about 20 percent by weight of zinc undecylenate based on the total dental preparation.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4178363 (1979-12-01), Miller

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