Palatal Patch Bioadhesive Halitosis Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing treatments for halitosis often fail to effectively and sustainably address oral malodor by quickly passing through the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract, with pH differences affecting medicament stability and efficacy.
Innovation Solution
A bioadhesive device with a curvature designed to adhere to the upper palate, incorporating a bioadhesive component and an active herbal composition of Echinacea, Lavender, Mastic Gum, and Sage, which releases active ingredients in a controlled manner to treat halitosis and deliver medicaments to the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If medicament passes quickly through the oral cavity to be absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, then absorption efficiency is improved, but the medicament cannot stay in the oral cavity for a prolonged period to treat halitosis effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by delivering the medicament to the target site (oral cavity) in advance through a palatal patch that adheres to the palate. The medicament is released slowly at the site of action, allowing it to remain in the oral cavity for an extended period to effectively treat halitosis before eventually being absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract.
2Productivity
If the medicament is released quickly, then the treatment effect is achieved faster, but the active ingredients are not released in a sustained and controlled manner
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action through a controlled release mechanism in the palatal patch that releases active ingredients in a sustained and controlled manner over time. This ensures both rapid initial treatment effect and prolonged therapeutic action, maintaining effective drug concentrations in the oral cavity for halitosis treatment.
3Productivity
If the medicament is exposed to pH differences between oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract, then absorption in GIS is improved, but the medicament stability is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by delivering the medicament to the target site (oral cavity) in advance through a palatal patch that adheres to the palate. The medicament is released slowly at the site of action, allowing it to remain in the oral cavity for an extended period to effectively treat halitosis before eventually being absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract.
4Duration of action of moving object
If a bioadhesive device is used to adhere to the upper palate, then the medicament stays in the oral cavity longer, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a palatal patch, which is a flexible thin film device coated with bioadhesive composition. This simple yet effective design allows the medicament to adhere to the upper palate and remain in the oral cavity for an extended period without requiring complex device structures, achieving prolonged residence time through a straightforward implementation.
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 device provides sustained release of active ingredients, effectively reducing volatile sulfide compounds and malodor production, demonstrating a synergistic effect in reducing halitosis symptoms and improving oral health.
Implementation Method 1
a bioadhesive component incorporated into the device
Implementation Method 2
releasing the active component into the oral cavity and GI tract
Implementation Method 3
releases active ingredients in a controlled manner
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and compositions for treatment of halitosis are provided; devices and methods, such as a palatal patch, including a tablet or strip having a bioadhesive component and active ingredients are further provided; the bioadhesive component allows for the palatal patch to be attached to the upper palate and for the active component to be released into the oral cavity and/or GI tract; compositions for the active ingredient include composition for treatment of halitosis, anti-acids, vitamins, anti-smoking agents, etc; an herbal composition for treatment of halitosis including Echinacea, Lavender, Mastic Gum and Sage and a method of manufacturing a medicine from the herbal composition are provided as well; a device for delivery of the palatal patch to the upper palate including a housing and piston is also provided.