Oral hygiene preparations; associated methods and kit

Details Oral hygiene preparations; associated methods and kit Oral hygiene preparations; associated methods and kit

2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1651)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Dentifrices

C424S052000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06861047

ABSTRACT:
Oral hygiene preparations, an associated method, and kit for utilizing same is disclosed and wherein the oral hygiene preparations reduce the incidence of caries in patients, including immunocompromised and chemotherapy treated patients. The method includes contacting the patient's teeth and surrounding oral cavity with a toothpaste and mouthwash composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Cetyl Pyridinium Chloride and Dehydroacetic Acid; and exposing the patient's dental appliances and toothbrush periodically to a disinfecting solution comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Cetyl Pyridinium Chloride and Dehydroacetic Acid.

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