Tartar control oral care composition containing extract of magnolia

Abstract

A stable and efficacious antiplaque, anticalculus, and antigingivitis oral composition is provided having an antibacterial ingredient comprising one or more active compounds found in an extract of magnolia combined with an anticalculus system comprising tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) about 1 to about 2.5% and sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) about 1 to about 10%. The oral composition can be in the form of a mouth rinse or dentifrice, including toothpaste, gels, powders, as well as confectionaries, lozenges, and the like. Methods of making and using the oral composition are also provided.

Description

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0001] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 635,352, filed December 10, 2004, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background of the invention [0002] Plaque is a soft deposit that forms on the surface of teeth. Dental plaque is generally believed to form as a by-product of bacterial growth and consists of a dense microbial layer consisting of a large number of microorganisms embedded in a polysaccharide matrix. Plaque adheres tenaciously to tooth surfaces, especially against irregular and rough surfaces, and is therefore often found on the gingival margins, in fissures in the enamel, and on the surface of developed calculus. [0003] Gingivitis is inflammation or infection of the gums and alveolar bone that support the teeth. It is generally believed that gingivitis is caused by bacteria in the oral cavity, especially bacteria that cause plaque formati...

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Problems solved by technology

Antimicrobial agents often have adverse interactions with other active ingredients or other components in the delivery vehicle of oral care compositions that reduce the effectiveness of such oral compositions, including toothpastes and mouth rinses

This is especially true for many tartar control systems since they are generally anionic compounds and have a tendency to interact adversely with antimicrobial agents, which can reduce the efficacy and / or bioavailability of antibacterial and / or anticalculus active ingredients

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