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42 results about "Gingivitis" patented technology

A bacterial infection which causes inflammation of gums around the base of teeth.

Crocus sativus flower extracts, compositions comprising them and their use in oral care

The present invention relates to compositions for oral hygiene comprising Crocus sativus flower extracts and their uses for protecting the oral cavity. The invention also relates to therapeutic compositions for use in the prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, in particular periodontitis and gingivitis.
Owner:ISP INVESTMENTS LLC

Composition for improving gingivitis and preparation method thereof, and gargling lotion

The invention relates to a composition for improving gingivitis, a preparation method of the composition and gargling and relates to the technical field of gingivitis, and the composition for improving gingivitis comprises the following components in parts by weight: 20-40 parts of shiny-leaved yellowhorn leaves, 5-15 parts of peach gum and 10-25 parts of humulus lupulus. The shiny-leaved yellowhorn leaves, the peach gum and the humulus lupulus which can be used as both medicines and foods are matched to be used as functional raw materials, and meanwhile, effective components are extracted by combining a modern supercritical carbon dioxide extraction process under proper parameters, so that the treatment effect of the obtained composition on gingivitis diseases is remarkably improved, and the use safety of patients is greatly improved. On the basis, the invention further provides the suhuang capable of improving oral diseases such as gingivitis, and the suhuang has the advantages of being safe, effective and the like and is wide in application prospect.
Owner:AFFILIATED STOMATOLOGICAL HOSPITAL OF NANCHANG UNIV (JIANGXI PROVINCIAL STOMATOLOGICAL HOSPITAL)

Dental disease image recognition method and system, computer equipment and storage medium

The invention discloses a dental disease image recognition method and system, computer equipment and a storage medium, and the method achieves the bidirectional interaction knowledge transmission between students and a teacher model through constructing a dynamic agent teacher model and integrating the multi-level features of a teacher network, and solves the problem of knowledge stagnation caused by traditional one-way distillation. A comparison relation distillation module is further designed, the relation between samples is optimized based on a cosine similarity matrix and positive and negative sample masks, feature redundancy is reduced in combination with a covariance regularization technology, and the feature alignment capability of the model is improved. And finally, through joint optimization of interactive distillation loss, comparison loss and covariance loss, a lightweight student model is trained. According to the method, the early classification accuracy of dental diseases such as decayed teeth and gingivitis is remarkably improved while the model calculation complexity and the storage requirement are reduced, and the method is suitable for medical scenes with limited resources and has important clinical application value.
Owner:YUNNAN UNITED VISION TECH CO LTD +1

Application of combined lactobacillus salivarius NHNK-603 in preparation of product for improving tooth color and gingivitis

The invention relates to the technical field of marine microorganisms, in particular to application of lactobacillus salivarius NHNK-603 in preparation of products for improving tooth color and gingivitis. The strain provided by the invention is preserved in the China Center for Type Culture Collection, and the preservation number is CCTCC NO: M 2024416. Experiments show; the NHNK-603 has the effects of inhibiting proliferation and biofilm formation of pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria, agglutinating the pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria, inhibiting melanin generation of the pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria, inhibiting hyaluronidase activity of the pathogenic bacteria, promoting growth of gingival fibroblasts, inhibiting gingival cell inflammation and apoptosis induced by the pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria, and inhibiting melanin generation of the pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria. And the product can be used for preparing products for improving tooth color and gingivitis.
Owner:QINGDAO NOVO NUOKANG BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Application of echinacea caffeic acid derivative in preparation of medicine or feed additive for treating animal periodontal disease and composition containing echinacea caffeic acid derivative

The invention belongs to the technical field of medicines, and particularly relates to application of an echinacea caffeic acid derivative to preparation of a medicine or a feed additive for treating animal periodontal diseases and a composition containing the echinacea caffeic acid derivative. The invention discloses application of an echinacea caffeic acid derivative in preparation of a medicine for treating animal periodontal diseases. Experiments prove that the echinacea caffeic acid derivative has the effects of improving feline gingivitis, gingival bleeding, gingival atrophy, alveolar bone loss and the like, can be used for treating and preventing animal periodontal diseases, and has smaller toxic and side effects while ensuring that a better periodontal disease treatment effect can be realized.
Owner:SOUTH CHINA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Traditional Chinese medicine mouthwash for relieving gingivitis and preparation method thereof

The traditional Chinese medicine mouthwash comprises a traditional Chinese medicine compound and a mouthwash matrix, and the traditional Chinese medicine compound comprises the following components in parts by weight: 10-20 parts of golden cypress, 15-30 parts of angelica sinensis, 15-30 parts of honeysuckle, 15-30 parts of chrysanthemum and 15-30 parts of liquorice. The invention also provides a preparation method of the traditional Chinese medicine mouthwash for relieving gingivitis. The traditional Chinese medicine mouthwash for relieving gingivitis can promote proliferation of gingival fibroblasts, promote secretion of gingival fibroblast collagen and effectively inhibit proliferation of oral anaerobic bacteria, thereby relieving gingivitis.
Owner:GUANGZHOU VOCATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCI & TECH +1

Machine learning techniques for predictive periodontitis assessment using measurement data captured by personal oral care device

The invention provides a machine learning model structure for predictive periodontitis evaluation by using a divide-and-conquer technology, which comprises a first machine learning model and a second machine learning model, wherein the first machine learning model is adapted to predict a health status of the user with respect to gingivitis formation based at least in part on measurement data captured by a personal oral care device used by the user; and wherein the second machine learning model is adapted to predict a state of health of the user with respect to periodontitis formation based at least in part on the predicted state of health of the user with respect to gingivitis formation obtained using the first machine learning model.
Owner:KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV

Oral mucosa treatment formulations

Composition for use for the treatment and / or prevention of infections or lesions of the (oral) mucosa, in particular originating from at least one selected the group consisting of: perleche; scarlet fever; pharyngitis; acute necrotising ulcerative mucositis; impetigo contagiosa; chelitis glandularis apostem atosa; gingivostomatitis herpetica; herpes simplex; herpes stabistis recidivans; herpes zoster; hand-foot-mouth; human papilloma virus; HIV; oral candidiasis; oral lichen planus; lichen ruber planus; leukoplakia, erythroplakia; methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus; gingivitis / periodontitis; mucositis / peri- implantitis; alveolar osteolytis; wherein the composition comprises or consists of the following components: (a) polyhexanide (PHMB); (b) an organic or inorganic buffer different from a); (c) further additives; (d) optionally water.
Owner:THOMMEN MEDICAL

A feline oral care probiotic composition and uses thereof

ActiveCN116200307BBiotechnologyMouth care
The application discloses a cat oral cavity nursing probiotic composition and application thereof, and the probiotic composition comprises animal bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria, wherein the lactic acid bacteria is any one or a combination of multiple of salivarius, lactobacillus casei, enterococcus faecalis, lactobacillus rhamnosus, lactobacillus plantarum, lactobacillus acidophilus and lactobacillus reuteri; compared with single probiotic, the probiotic composition has better effect on oral cavity odor removal, can effectively improve cat oral cavity source halitosis, and can also reduce dental plaque formation, relieve gingivitis and dental caries, and can be applied to preparation of a cat oral cavity odor cleaner, and has good application prospect.
Owner:JUNWEIAN (WUHAN) LIFE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Large dynamic range detector for gingivitis detection

A system (100) for detecting tissue inflammation, gingivitis specifically, including a light emitter (102) configured to emit light at a tissue region within a user's mouth; at least four wavelength-sensitive photodetectors (110, 112, 114, and 116) configured to detect optical signals diffusely reflected through the tissue region, each of the at least four wavelength-sensitive photodetectors comprising a filter (BPF1, BPF2, BPF3, and BPF4) and a photodiode (D1, D2, D3, and D4), where the photodiodes are stacked on top of each other to generate current differential signals for amplifiers corresponding with the photodiodes, wherein the generation of the current differential signals removes an unwanted component from the optical signals prior to amplification; and an inflammation detection unit (136) configured to receive outputs from the corresponding amplifiers and detect inflammation at the tissue region.
Owner:KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV

Chiral process for the preparation of matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor.

UndeterminedPK141446AIschemic heartPulmonary fibrosis
The present invention relates a process for preparing a compound of Formula XX wherein: R1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkenyloxy or alkynyloxy; R2 is an N-containign heterocyclyl or heteroaryl; and Q is optionally substitued aryl or heteroaryl. Furthermore a compound of the present invention are useful in the treamtment of various inflammatory, autoimmune and allergic diseases, such as method of treating asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, rhinitis, osteoartluitis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, pulmonary fibrosis, wound healing disorders, pulmonary inflammation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, perodontitis, multiple sclerosis, gingivitis, atherosclerosis, neointimal proliferation, which leads to restenosis and ischemic heart failure, stroke, renal diseases, tumor metastasis, and other inflammatory disorders characterized by the overexpression and over-activation of a matrix metalloproteinase using the compound.
Owner:RANBAXY LABORATORIES LTD

Biological memristor for periodontitis detection and preparation method and application thereof

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to a biological memristor for periodontitis detection and a preparation method and application thereof. Through an electrical response test, the biological memristor can effectively distinguish normal saliva, gingivitis saliva and I-stage periodontitis saliva, shows remarkably different current response and a larger resistance window, highlights the potential of the biological memristor in early detection of periodontitis, provides a low-cost and convenient solution for real-time oral health monitoring, and has wide application prospects. And a new way is opened up for early diagnosis of oral diseases.
Owner:HOSPITAL OF STOMATOLOGY XIAN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY

Dental treatment apparatus

PendingCN122440689AMedicinal herbsChrysanthemum indicum
This invention provides a combination of medicine and device for treating dental diseases. The method for preparing the medicine is as follows: Boil 1 dan (approximately 50 catties) of cocklebur root and stems, 30 jin (approximately 15 catties) of wild chrysanthemum stems and leaves, and 5 jin (approximately 2.5 kg) of licorice root in a pot until thoroughly cooked. Remove the dregs, and bring the remaining liquid to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until it becomes a paste. When the paste is about 70% cooked, for the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis, add 100g of indigo naturalis, 50g of mirabilite, 150g of borax, 100g of gypsum, and an appropriate amount of edible preservative. Set aside when fully cooked. For the treatment of toothache, when the paste is about 70% cooked, add 50g of asarum, 100g of angelica dahurica, 100g of Sichuan pepper, 50g of bee honeycomb, 50g of rosin, 100g of borax, 50g of gypsum, and an appropriate amount of edible preservative. (These herbs should be pulverized before being added.) Set aside when fully cooked. The treatment device is a long, narrow, isosceles trapezoid with a hollowed-out center and top base, leaving a wall thickness of 0.2-0.4 mm. The device's dimensions are: base 13 mm, sides 13 mm, and length 18 mm. It can be made of metal or non-toxic plastic. A strip of cloth of the corresponding size is attached to the device, and the prepared ointment is applied to the cloth. When using it, the ointment-coated device is placed on the affected area, ensuring close contact with the lesion and maximizing the medication's effectiveness.
Owner:钱文元

Bacterial correlation of gingivitis and periodontitis in animals such as Yorkshire stalk

Disclosed herein are methods for determining oral health of an animal by compositional analysis of oral microbiome. The abundance or relative abundance of one or more classified populations of microorganisms is determined using quantitative PCR and DNA sequencing techniques. A population of microorganisms whose abundance is identified as a marker of periodontitis and / or gingivitis.
Owner:MARS INC

Lactobacillus paracasei and application thereof in improving tooth color and gingivitis

The invention relates to the technical field of biology, in particular to lactobacillus paracasei and application of the lactobacillus paracasei to improvement of tooth color and gingivitis. The strain provided by the invention is preserved in the China Center for Type Culture Collection, and the preservation number is CCTCC NO: M 20251304. Experiments show; the NHNK-632 has the effects of inhibiting proliferation and biofilm formation of pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria, agglutinating the pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria, inhibiting melanin generation of the pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria, inhibiting hyaluronidase activity of the pathogenic bacteria, promoting growth of gingival fibroblasts, inhibiting gingival cell inflammation and apoptosis induced by the pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria, and inhibiting melanin generation of the pigment-generating pathogenic bacteria. And the product can be used for preparing products for improving tooth color and gingivitis.
Owner:QINGDAO NOVO NUOKANG BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Composition for oral hygiene products containing n-cetylpyridinium chloride, a flavonoid and a polymer

PCT designated stageWO2026114740A1Cosmetic preparationsToilet preparationsChloraPrepCetylpyridinium
A composition, in particular for the prophylaxis and / or treatment of caries, gingivitis, halitosis and / or arteriosclerosis, comprises N-cetylpyridinium chloride, at least one flavonoid, at least one polymer, in particular a homopolymer comprising at least one monomer having a polar functional group, in particular polylysine, and optionally chlorhexidine, wherein the weight ratio of chlorhexidine to N-cetylpyridinium chloride is between 0 and 7, in particular between 0.01 and 6, especially between 0.1 and 5, more especially between 0.2 and 4, for example between 0.4 and 3.2.
Owner:CURADEN

Preparation process and application of potassium calcium sodium phosphosilicate fluoride

The invention discloses a preparation process and application of potassium calcium sodium phosphosilicate fluoride, and belongs to the technical field of biological materials. By optimizing the low-temperature fluoride raw material and the bioactive glass powder and under the sintering treatment process, high fluorine loading capacity can be obtained, the fluorine element is combined with the bioglass in a chemical bond form, the stability is higher, and the application effect of the bioglass is guaranteed; and low-temperature sintering treatment is low in energy consumption, large-scale production can be achieved, and operability is high. Besides, the fluorinated sodium potassium calcium phosphosilicate prepared by the invention is high in biological safety, can play remarkable roles in inhibiting bacteria, preventing dental caries and tooth sensitivity symptoms, promoting oral soft tissue healing, inhibiting gingivitis and freshening breath when being applied to preparation of medical oral products and daily chemical products, can also be applied to preparation of foods, and has a wide application prospect. Especially in the preparation of betel nuts, as an active material, the betel nuts can relieve tooth sensitivity symptoms, promote oral soft tissue healing and inhibit gingivitis.
Owner:FOSHAN NUOSHENG BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Composition for preventing or treating oral diseases

The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating oral diseases, comprising, as an active ingredient, one compound selected from the group consisting of sclareolide, astragaloside I, and brassinolide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The composition of the present invention has an excellent antibacterial activity against bacteria that cause dental caries and periodontal diseases, inhibits PGE2, which is a marker of pain and inflammation in a concentration-dependent manner, and has excellent effects of inhibiting gingivitis formation, inhibiting symptoms of hemodia, and removing halitosis. As a result, it is highly active as a foreign medicine composition for preventing or ameliorating one or more oral diseases selected from the group consisting of dental caries, periodontal diseases, hemodia, and halitosis. In addition, the composition of the present invention can be used as a pharmaceutical composition and a food composition.
Owner:LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD

A composition for treating gingivitis and use thereof

PendingCN122351326AInhibition of secretionavoid absorptionMouth careBULK ACTIVE INGREDIENT
The present application belongs to the technical field of cosmetics or drugs, and particularly relates to a composition for treating gingivitis and application thereof. The composition is composed of shikonin acid and shikonin naphthoquinone, and the mass ratio of the shikonin acid to the shikonin naphthoquinone is 10-100:1. The present application has excellent effects in improving gingival bleeding and inhibiting alveolar bone absorption. The shikonin acid is prepared by high-pressure steam explosion combined with ethanol extraction, activated carbon decolorization and macroporous adsorption resin technology, and the shikonin naphthoquinone is prepared by supercritical CO2 extraction combined with molecular distillation technology. The preparation method is green, stable and controllable, the obtained active ingredient has high purity, and is suitable for industrial production. The composition of the present application is derived from natural plant ingredients, has high safety, can be prepared into various oral care dosage forms such as gels, toothpastes and mouthwashes, is used for the auxiliary treatment or daily care of gingivitis, and has good application prospect.
Owner:HANGZHOU ISLAND XINGQING BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD

A traditional Chinese medicine composition for preventing throat and oral cavity diseases and a preparation method thereof

This invention discloses a traditional Chinese medicine composition for the prevention and treatment of throat and oral diseases, and its preparation method. The composition comprises poultry egg yolk oil, honey, platycodon root, dandelion, licorice, monk fruit, menthol, and maltose in specific weight proportions. Its preparation includes steps such as frying poultry egg yolk oil, preparing water extracts of platycodon root and dandelion, and mixing with maltose to form a final product. The composition of this invention uses only food-grade medicinal materials, ensuring safety and reliability. When formulated into topical dosage forms such as lozenges, it provides long-lasting effects on the affected area, offering multiple benefits including analgesia, anti-inflammation, mucosal repair, and cough suppression. It effectively solves the problems of significant side effects and limited duration of local application in existing oral medications. This product has a pleasant taste and high patient compliance, making it suitable for the prevention and treatment of throat and oral diseases such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, oral ulcers, gingivitis, and sore throat.
Owner:CHEN DE TANG CHINESE MEDICAL CLINIC (GUANLING) CO LTD

Oral care compositions and methods of use

This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising herbal extracts including, e.g., Gymnema sylvestre, Emblica officinalis, Eugenia jambolana, Azadirachta indica, and combinations thereof and zinc salts, e.g., zinc citrate and zinc oxide. Additionally, the invention relates to methods of using and of making these compositions, e.g., method of using the oral care compositions to treat gingivitis in diabetic consumers.
Owner:COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO

A kind of freeze-dried preparation containing saussurea involucrata nano vesicle and its preparation method and application

ActiveCN120114498BAntipyreticDigestive systemSaussurea involucrataPharmaceutical Aids
The application belongs to the technical field of pharmaceutical preparations, and particularly relates to a freeze-dried preparation containing Saussurea involucrata nanovesicles as well as a preparation method and application thereof. In the application, the Saussurea involucrata nanovesicles are extracted by using an inorganic phase partitioning agent in a two-water-phase system, and the Saussurea involucrata nanovesicle extract obtained through extraction is compounded with excipients and freeze-dried to obtain a freeze-dried preparation containing Saussurea involucrata nanovesicles. The freeze-dried preparation has an effect of promoting HGE cell proliferation when used in HGE cells induced by LPS-PG, and can effectively relieve periodontitis, gingivitis and other dental diseases.
Owner:SHANDONG JICUI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Preparation and kit preparation

This preparation for delaying or preventing gingivitis and bone resorption associated with periodontal disease includes particles of a nano-sized or micro-sized biodegradable polymer containing a macrolide-based antimicrobial agent.
Owner:NIIGATA UNIVERSITY +1

Composition comprising superoxide dismutase and / or bacillus strain spores, and use thereof for improving oral health

The present invention relates to an oral composition comprising the superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme and / or Bacillus spp. strain spores, and a use thereof for improving oral health or managing oral hygiene. The composition may be useful for preventing or treating oral diseases such as oral pain, halitosis, tartar, plaque, gingivitis, and periodontitis, without causing adverse effects in the oral cavity.
Owner:GENOFOCUS CO LTD +2

Antimicrobial compositions for oral care

The present invention relates to the use of compound X, selected from the following compounds (I), glyceryl ethers, sorbitan esters, and isosorbide esters, as an antimicrobial agent against microorganisms that cause tooth caries, microorganisms that cause dental plaque, or microorganisms that cause gingivitis. [Formula 1] JPEG2026510223000025.jpg3777 (wherein R is selected from saturated hydrocarbon chains having 5 to 23 carbon atoms, unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 5 to 23 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof.)
Owner:CLARIANT INT LTD

Dihydrochalcone-based oral spray and its preparation method

PendingCN122297393ACelluloseTG - Triglyceride
This invention discloses a dihydrochalcone-based oral spray and its preparation method, belonging to the field of oral pharmaceutical formulations. The spray uses 1-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-1-propanone and 2',6'-dihydroxy-3',4'-dimethoxydihydrochalcone, isolated and purified from *Sarcandra glabra*, as active ingredients. It is solubilized using a medium-chain triglyceride / polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil / propylene glycol self-microemulsification delivery system, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is introduced to enhance mucosal adhesion. This spray can spontaneously form nanoemulsion droplets in oral saliva, selectively inhibiting *Porphyromonas gingivalis* and *Fusobacterium nucleatum*, and is suitable for adjunctive treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis.
Owner:GUIZHOU SHENGSHI TAIHE MEDICAL TECH CO LTD +1

Composition for preventing or treating oral diseases

The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating oral diseases containing a natural compound, and more particularly, to a medical external preparation composition having an effect of preventing or improving caries, periodontal disease, toothache, tooth hypersensitivity, and halitosis. The composition of the present invention has excellent antibacterial activity against bacteria that cause caries and periodontal disease, and inhibits PGE2, which is a marker of pain and inflammation, in a concentration-dependent manner, and has excellent effects of inhibiting gingivitis formation, inhibiting tooth hypersensitivity symptoms, and removing halitosis, thereby being highly useful as a medical external preparation composition for preventing or improving one or more oral diseases selected from the group consisting of caries, periodontal disease, tooth hypersensitivity, and halitosis. In addition, the composition of the present invention can be used as a pharmaceutical composition.
Owner:LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD

Pentanoic acid compound as matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors for the treatment asthma and other diseases

UndeterminedPK141441AIschemic heartCarboxylic acid
The present invention relates to B-hydroxy and amino substituted carboxylic acide, which act as matrix metalloprotease inhibitor, particularly diastereomerically pure B-hydroxy carboxylic acid, corresponding processes for the synthesis of and pharmaceutical composition containing the compounds of the present invention. Compound of the present invention are useful in the treatment of various inflammatory, autoimmune and allergic diseases, such as methods of treating asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, rhinitis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriaasis, pulmonary fibrosis, wound healing disorders, pulmonary inflammation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, perodontitis, multiple sclerosis, gingivitis, atherosclerosis, neointimal proliferation, which leads to restenosis and ischemic heart failure, stroke, renal diseases, tumor metastasis, and other inflammatory disorders characterized by the over-expression and over-activation of a matrix metalloproteinase using the compound.
Owner:RANBAXY LABORATORIES LTD

Composition for diagnosing periodontal disease using bacterial population in saliva, and use thereof

PendingUS20250382675A1Microbiological testing/measurementBacterial populationSevere periodontitis
The present invention relates to a composition for diagnosing a periodontal disease using the bacterial population in saliva, and a use thereof. The purpose of the present invention is to determine the severity of periodontal disease by using the population and relative ratio of bacteria distributed in saliva, wherein differences in bacterial population characteristics are exhibited according to whether the periodontal disease is gingivitis, moderate periodontitis, or severe periodontitis, and the present invention presents criteria for determining the severity of periodontal disease by using the differences, and in addition, with respect to sampling, saliva is safe, can be accessed easily and quickly, and can be sampled non-invasively to minimize the inconvenience to a patient, and the development of a diagnostic kit using saliva can help patients recognize for themselves the progression of periodontal disease.
Owner:AJOU UNIV IND ACADEMIC COOP FOUND