Whitening Toothpaste with Cinnamon and Osthole Extracts for Plaque Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional toothpaste lacks effective chemical components to decompose dental plaque pigmentation and tartar, leading to incomplete removal and potential oral health issues such as dental caries and periodontal diseases, and may cause irritation and gastroenteritis due to residue ingestion.
Innovation Solution
A toothpaste composition incorporating cinnamic acid extract, osthole extract, Lactobacillus salivarius fermentation broth, glycerol, sorbitol, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium fluoride, and mint powder, prepared through steam distillation and fermentation methods, to provide antibacterial and tartar removal properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional toothpaste uses only friction agents for cleaning, then the toothpaste structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot effectively decompose dental plaque pigmentation and tartar
Solution Approach 1:
The toothpaste combines multiple functional components including friction agents (silicon dioxide, calcium carbonate), active cleaning agents (sodium lauryl sulfate), herbal extracts (cinnamon extract, osthole extract), fluoride compounds (sodium fluoride, monofluorophosphate), and probiotics (Lactobacillus salivarius fermentation broth) to create a composite formulation that addresses multiple oral health concerns simultaneously, effectively removing dental plaque, tartar, and pigmentation while providing antibacterial and remineralization benefits
2Reliability
If toothpaste contains more chemical components for better cleaning, then the cleaning effectiveness improves, but the risk of irritation and gastroenteritis from residue ingestion increases
Solution Approach 1:
The toothpaste uses fluoride compounds (sodium fluoride, monofluorophosphate) at controlled concentrations to provide caries prevention through remineralization without excessive toxicity, and incorporates herbal extracts (cinnamon, osthole) and probiotics (Lactobacillus salivarius) that offer gentle antibacterial action and oral health benefits with minimal irritation risk, even when ingested in small amounts
Solution Approach 2:
The probiotic Lactobacillus salivarius fermentation broth acts as a biological intermediary that provides gentle antibacterial action against oral pathogens without the harsh effects of strong chemical antimicrobials, reducing irritation risk while maintaining cleaning effectiveness
3Reliability
If toothpaste uses strong antibacterial agents to remove tartar, then the tartar removal effectiveness improves, but the side effects and harm to oral flora increase
Solution Approach 1:
The toothpaste employs Lactobacillus salivarius fermentation broth as a probiotic intermediary that selectively inhibits harmful oral bacteria and tartar-forming microbes while promoting beneficial oral flora, providing gentler antibacterial action compared to harsh chemical antimicrobials like triclosan or high concentrations of fluoride
Solution Approach 2:
The formulation uses cinnamon extract and osthole extract which contain natural antibacterial compounds that effectively combat tartar-forming bacteria with reduced side effects compared to synthetic antimicrobials, balancing effectiveness with safety for oral ecosystems
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The toothpaste effectively removes dental plaque and tartar, offers antibacterial and whitening effects, is non-toxic and non-irritating, environmentally friendly, and has a low production cost, with a smooth and refreshing texture, while preventing oral diseases and ensuring safety even if ingested.
Implementation Method 1
cinnamon oil has the function of killing germs and viruses
Implementation Method 2
cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon also has the advantages of antibacterial and antiseptic
Implementation Method 3
After the free fluorine in toothpaste comes into contact with tooth enamel, fluorapatite is produced which makes teeth hard, thus playing the role of anti-acid dissolution and anti-caries
Implementation Method 4
The preparation method thereof is as follows: S1, preparing a cinnamon extracting solution with a steam distillation extraction method
Implementation Method 5
S3, inoculating seeds of Lactobacillus salivarius in a fermentation tank according to inoculation amount of 3%, performing culture at constant temperature of 37° C., collecting fermentation broth cultured to a stable stage
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AI summary
A whitening toothpaste capable of effectively removing dental plaque and tartar includes cinnamic acid extract, osthole extract, Lactobacillus salivarius fermentation broth, glycerol, sorbitol, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate and mint powder. In the present invention, the cinnamon and osthole extracting solutions and Lactobacillus salivarius are selected and used for bacteriostatic, tartar removing and whitening effects, fluoride additives are used for removing pigmentation, and dental plaque in a matched manner, and in combination with a toothpaste system, the toothpaste capable of effectively removing dental plaque and tartar is prepared.