Encapsulated Oral Care Composition for Stability and Aesthetic Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current oral care compositions, such as toothpastes and gels, lack enhanced aesthetic effects and stability of active ingredients, which can affect consumer acceptance and the delivery of therapeutic benefits.
Innovation Solution
Development of a paste or gel dentifrice containing encapsulated menthol and active ingredients within capsules made of polymers like polysaccharides, with plasticizers like oils and humectants, designed to rupture upon use, releasing a burst of flavor and benefits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If active ingredients are incorporated into dentifrice in conventional forms, then therapeutic benefits are provided, but aesthetic effects are insufficient and consumer acceptance is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds capsules containing active ingredients and aesthetic particles within the dentifrice matrix. The capsules are distributed throughout the paste or gel formulation, allowing simultaneous delivery of therapeutic benefits and aesthetic effects. The nested structure enables multiple functions within a single product system.
Solution Approach 2:
The dentifrice combines multiple components including capsules, polymers, plasticizers, and aesthetic particles in a composite formulation. This composite approach allows the product to deliver both therapeutic active ingredients and visual appeal through contrasting colored particles, resolving the contradiction between functionality and aesthetics.
2Stability of the object's composition
If active ingredients are made stable in the container, then storage reliability is improved, but release of benefits upon use is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the active ingredients into separate capsules that remain stable within the container but can be released upon use. The capsule structure segments the active ingredients from the dentifrice matrix, allowing them to remain stable during storage while enabling controlled release when the capsule ruptures during brushing or oral contact.
Solution Approach 2:
The capsules are pre-formed and distributed within the dentifrice before use, maintaining stability during storage. Upon application to the oral cavity, the capsules rupture to release their contents, providing the therapeutic benefits at the moment of use rather than during storage.
3Reliability
If multiple active ingredients are combined in dentifrice, then therapeutic effectiveness is enhanced, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple active ingredients are encapsulated within individual capsules, which are then distributed throughout the dentifrice formulation. This nesting approach allows multiple components to be combined while maintaining organizational structure, simplifying the formulation process and ensuring uniform distribution of all active ingredients.
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 encapsulated dentifrice provides improved oral health benefits, including antibacterial action, tooth whitening, and plaque reduction, while enhancing aesthetic appeal through controlled release of ingredients, promoting better oral hygiene.
Implementation Method 1
capsules made of polymers like polysaccharides, with plasticizers like oils and humectants, designed to rupture upon use, releasing a burst of flavor and benefits
Data Source
AI summary
Oral care compositions comprising a capsules comprising flavoring and/or one or more active ingredients, and/or flavours, said capsules distributed in an orally acceptable vehicle or carrier.