Tooth bleaching compositions

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Anthony, Joseph D. (Department: 1714)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Dentifrices

Oxygen or chlorine releasing compound containing

C424S054000, C424S055000, C424S057000, C424S613000, C424S616000, C252S186280, C252S186290

Reexamination Certificate

active

07094393

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0–10.0 during the tooth-bleaching procedure in the presence of a calcium chelating agent.

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