49 results about "Bleaching tooth" patented technology

Dental bleaching systems that include a bleaching component and a neutralizing component which, when mixed together, yield a mixed composition having a desired bleaching activity and viscosity. The bleaching composition includes a suitable bleaching agent, such as aqueous hydrogen peroxide, in a concentration of about 3% to about 95% by weight of the bleaching composition component. The neutralizing component includes a particulate base dispersed within a stable gel that includes at least one polymeric thickening agent. The neutralizing component is substantially water-free to prevent destruction of the gelling capability of the thickening agent by the base. The particulate base may include oxides, hydroxides or carbonates of alkali metals or alkaline earth metals. Maintaining the bleaching agent and neutralizing agent in separate components provides increased stability during storage and transport.

Dental bleaching compositions, for example in the form of liquids, gels, creams, pastes and ointments, comprising a peroxide releasing compound and from 1% to 35% by weight of a potassium-containing compound such as potassium nitrate, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in a safe and effective amount to prevent tooth hypersensitivity in the patient during the bleaching process. The potassium nitrate contemplated by the invention is compatible with peroxide yielding bleaching compounds such as peroxide, carbamide peroxide, calcium peroxide, zinc peroxide, magnesium peroxide and sodium perborate. Potassium nitrate is complimentary and synergistic with the peroxide bleaching agents contemplated by the invention and enhances the release of oxygen to the tooth enamel. Also contemplated are methods of bleaching teeth comprising application of the dental bleaching compositions of the invention.

A substantially anhydrous gel useful for bleaching teeth comprising: (i) at least 25% by weight of organic polyol; (ii) less than 3% by weight polyacrylic acid thickening agent; (iii) at least 10% by weight carbamide peroxide (or a chemically equivalent amount of another bleaching agent, such as 3% by weight hydrogen peroxide); (iv) neutralizing agent; (v) chelating agents; (vi) desensitizing agent; and (vii) miscellaneous ingredients such as Cirtoxain(R) and flavorants. The organic polyol is preferably glycerin. The polyacrylic acid thickening agent is preferably a carbomer. The desensitizing agent is preferably potassium nitrate, strontium chloride, potassium citrate, strontium nitrate, or a similarly effective alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of an organic or inorganic acid.

A dental bleaching composition having enhanced effectiveness and reduced sensitivity, its method of use, and a kit containing the ingredients for making the composition. The dental bleaching composition comprises a bleaching agent, an inert gelling agent, a pH modifying agent, a discrete inert particulate laser enhancing material, and optionally a transparency modifying agent in the form of a gel with a pH of about 9.5 to 11. The dental bleaching composition is placed on the teeth to be bleached, exposed to laser light for a desired period of time, and removed. The process is then repeated for one or more cycles until the desired degree of bleaching is achieved. Neutral sodium fluoride is then applied to the bleached teeth for at least 10 minutes to reduce or eliminate post-bleaching sensitivity.

A method and apparatus for whitening teeth which allow the user to undergo dental bleaching with the mouth closed and without protruding instruments, trays or electrical wires and the like. The apparatus includes a support structure and a dental whitening composition in contact with the support structure. A light source is included in the apparatus, disposed on or in the support structure so that light emitted from the source contacts on the dental whitening composition. The apparatus has a volume ranging between 0.5-450 cm³ permitting the apparatus to fit entirely within the mouth of a user during treatment.

A method of and composition for bleaching teeth is provided. The composition includes a methacrylate and a bleaching agent homogeneously mixed together. The method includes sealing the dentinal tubules of the teeth to be bleached to reduce the sensitivity of the teeth to be bleached; and applying a bleaching agent that includes an oxidative agent to a surface of the teeth to be bleached. The composition includes a composition including a methacrylate and a bleaching agent mixed together.

The invention provides a dental coating kit with high adhesiveness to teeth that contains a primer composition including an acidic group-containing polymeric monomer (a), water (b) and a water-soluble solvent (c) and a surface smoothing composition including a polyfunctional polymeric monomer (f), a volatile solvent (g) and a photopolymerization initiator (h); and a dental coating kit with high adhesiveness to teeth and minimally suffering from chipping and peeling off that contains a primer composition including an acidic group-containing polymeric monomer (a), water (b) and a water-soluble solvent (c), a coating composition including a polymeric monomer (d) and a photopolymerization initiator (e), and a surface smoothing composition including a polyfunctional polymeric monomer (f), a volatile solvent (g) and a photopolymerization initiator (h). Either dental coating kit is particularly useful as a kit for preventing stain and color return of a bleached tooth.

A bleaching composition comprising a peroxide and a photocatalyst (a visible light responsive photocatalyst) activated by the effect of light having a wavelength of greater than or equal to 420 nm. A method of bleaching teeth comprising application of the composition according to any of claims 1 to 4 on the surface of a tooth and irradiating the resulting coating with light comprising a component with a wavelength of greater than or equal to 420 nm.

Methods of using tooth bleaching gels with a high concentration of peroxide are disclosed. The present invention also provides a method for treating one or more teeth. The method includes steps of applying a desensitizing gel to one or more teeth, applying therapeutically effective amount of a tooth bleaching gel with a high concentration of peroxide to one or more teeth, and leaving the gel in contact with the one or more teeth such that the gel may whiten the tooth or teeth.

A toothbrush for bleaching teeth includes a brush face and a self-illumination device. The self-illumination device further includes a power source, a switch, and an illumination element. In the case that the switch is at a close state, the illumination element can generate a ray out through an illumination area on the brush face so as to act with a toothpaste cooperated with the toothbrush for generating a tooth-bleaching result.

Dental bleaching compositions, for example in the form of liquids, gels, creams, pastes and ointments, comprising a peroxide releasing compound and from 1% to 35% by weight of a potassium-containing compound such as potassium nitrate, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in a safe and effective amount to prevent tooth hypersensitivity in the patient during the bleaching process. The potassium nitrate contemplated by the invention is compatible with peroxide yielding bleaching compounds such as peroxide, carbamide peroxide, calcium peroxide, zinc peroxide, magnesium peroxide and sodium perborate. Potassium nitrate is complimentary and synergistic with the peroxide bleaching agents contemplated by the invention and enhances the release of oxygen to the tooth enamel. Also contemplated are methods of bleaching teeth comprising application of the dental bleaching compositions of the invention.

In a method for operating a laser system for bleaching teeth, a water-containing bleaching agent applied onto teeth is heated by a laser beam, wherein the laser beam has a wavelength in a range of 2.6 μm, inclusive, to 3.1 μm, inclusive, or in a range of 9.0 μm, inclusive, to 11.0 μm, inclusive. The laser system is operated in pulse mode with individual pulses of the laser beam, wherein the individual pulses each have a fluence that is below a vaporization threshold fluence of the bleaching agent.

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.

An apparatus (1) for use in whitening teeth comprises support means (7) for being worn on a person's body, a source of radiant heat (9) and position adjusting means (5) connected to said source (9) and said support means (7) for enabling the source (9) to be adjusted to and held in a position adjacent to the person's teeth.

The invention discloses a mouthwash, a homemaking machine, a preparation method, and an application. The mouthwash is water containing stably dissolved ozone. According to the homemaking machine and the preparation method, oxygen in air or pure oxygen is converted into ozone gas by using an ozone generation device; the produced ozone gas is delivered into water by using an aeration device, and is converted into stably dissolved ozone in water; and residual un-dissolved ozone gas is absorbed or degraded by using a tail gas absorption or degradation device. As a result of experiments, the mouthwash provided by the invention is nonirritating and causes no chemical residue. The mouthwash can be homemade, and can be used in cleaning oral cavity, removing oral odor, relieving toothache, bleaching teeth, killing oral, gum and dental plaques, and preventing and treating caries, periodontal diseases and orally infectious diseases. When the mouthwash is applied for a long term, no significant side effect is caused.

The invention discloses a portable system capable of simultaneously polishing and bleaching tooth surface. The system comprises an oscillation type drive handle, a dental bend attached with a disposable rubber cup assembly, a double-material paste agent distributor and a disposable mouth propping sheet. The handle driven by a battery converts subsequent rotation into oscillation rotation by driving a cam and transmits the oscillation rotation to a rubber cup in a manner of obtuse angle outputting through the attached dental bend; the double-material paste agent distributor mixes two working materials in accurate proportion in the rubber cup by using a hand-operated manner; and the rubber cup carries out oscillation friction on tooth surface so as to finish polishing as well as bleaching of teeth. To prolong the storage life and bleaching effects of the working materials, the working materials with different pH values are respectively stored in independent cavities of the distributor before usage and are mixed to obtain a bleaching agent with an optimal pH value during usage. The disposable mouth propping sheet can be conveniently placed in a mouth behind lips so as to expose teeth and protect gums.

The present invention relates to a tooth bleaching material containing peroxyglutaric acid and/or peroxypolyacrylic acid as a bleaching ingredient, as well as a method of bleaching teeth which include the step of applying the tooth bleaching material in the form of a dilute solution or without dilution onto surfaces of discolored teeth. In accordance with the present invention, there are provided a tooth bleaching material for bleaching and removing colored sediments (colored or discolored deposits) on teeth which do not essentially require irradiation with light, and is readily used with a high safety and further suitable as a domestic bleaching material, as well as a tooth bleaching method using the above tooth bleaching material.

A non-foaming periodontic composition for treating gum diseases or used in bleaching teeth which are alcohol free. The composition is a mixture of an isoalkyl amine oxide and an antimicrobial betaine compound. The composition is useful for treating gum disease and whitening teeth.

A protective coating material applied to whitened or bleached teeth. The protective coating material comprises microcrystalline wax, mineral oil, vitamin E, and amorphous calcium phosphate or ACP. The protective coating material covers the whitened or bleached tooth surface protecting it from staining thereby prolonging the whiteness of the teeth. The whitened or bleached damaged tooth enamel may also be strengthened or repaired.