Dental whitening systems

a teeth whitening and composition technology, applied in the field of teeth whitening compositions, can solve the problems of conspicuous teeth staining and noticeable discoloration of teeth, and achieve the effect of improving whitening

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-11
DISCUS DENTAL LLC
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[0010] The present invention discloses a two-component dental whitening system, a first component includes at least one peroxide compound, and a second component includes an orally compatible Activator i...

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In particular, food products, tobacco products and fluids such as tea and coffee that one consumes tend to stain one's te...

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[0035] The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of the presently exemplified tooth whitening composition provided in accordance with aspects of the present invention and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the present invention may be prepared or utilized. The description sets forth the features and the steps for preparing and using the tooth whitening compositions of the present invention. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and ingredients incorporated in the tooth whitening compositions may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0036] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods, devices and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may...

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Abstract

A system and method for tooth whitening are disclosed wherein at least one peroxide-containing gel and at least one transition metal compound-containing gel, particularly at least one lower atomic number transition metal compound, more particularly at least a ferrous compound including gluconate, sulfate, nitrate, acetate or mixtures thereof, are applied to a patient's mouth. Gelling agent is also included. The activation of the peroxide whitens the patient's teeth. The system may be used with or without the application of light. The system further provides an additional gel including a sensitivity reduction compound including potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate or mixtures thereof for possible sensitivity treatment if needed.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 626,407, filed Nov. 9, 2004, entitled “Tooth Whitening Compositions”; 60 / 631,121, filed Nov. 26, 2004, entitled “Whitening System”; 60 / 643,309, filed Jan. 22, 2005 entitled “Dental Whitening”; and 60 / 653,421, filed Feb. 15, 2005, entitled “Whitening System Capable of Effective Whitening Action”; the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to tooth whitening compositions. More particularly, this invention relates to a two-component tooth whitening system. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0003] A tooth is composed of an inner dentin layer an inner dentin layer and outer hard enamel that is coated with a protective layer called the acquired pellicle. The enamel layer of a tooth is composed of hydroxyapatite mineral crystals that create a somewhat porous surface. The pellicle or the enamel may become...

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IPC IPC(8): A61K8/22
CPCA61C19/066A61K8/19A61Q11/00A61K8/60A61K2800/88A61K8/22A61K8/38A61K8/24
Inventor MACDONALD, JEFFJINMIN LEE, ANGELAQUAN, NANCY N.
Owner DISCUS DENTAL LLC
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