Gel composition for reduction of gingival inflammation and retardation of dental plaque
January 24, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2470906 3065139 3886265 Oral hygiene compositions Toothpaste active against plaque comprising a copper compound and a silica polishing agent Toothpaste active against plaque comprising a copper compound and a plastic polishing agent Preparation for oral hygiene Methods and compositions for treating dental structures Method and compositions for treating dental structures Preparation for oral hygiene InventorApplicationNo. 826482 filed on 01/24/1992US Classes:424/49, DENTIFRICES (INCLUDES MOUTH WASH)424/630, Copper424/638, With added organic compound514/474, Ascorbic acid or derivative (e.g., vitamin C, etc.)514/900, Periodontitis514/902, Gingival514/944GELExaminersPrimary: Rose, Shep K.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61K 007/16A61K 031/375 A61K 033/34 AbstractThe present invention provides a gel composition useful for the prevention or treatment of gingivitis, periodontal disease, and dental plaque which comprises ascorbic acid, copper sulfate, and essentially no added oxidizing agent, in concentrations sufficient for the prevention or treatment of gingivitis, periodontal disease, and dental plaque; and a gel carrier. The invention also provides a method for the prevention or treatment of gingivitis, periodontal disease, and dental plaque in the oral cavity of a subject which comprises applying for an effective period of time within the oral cavity of a subject an amount of the gel composition effective to prevent or treat gingivitis, periodontal disease, and dental plaque.Other References
Field of SearchDENTIFRICES (INCLUDES MOUTH WASH)Ferment containing (e.g., enzymes, bacteria, etc.) Iodine or iodine compound containing Fluorine or fluorine compound containing Oxygen or chlorine releasing compound containing Ammonia, amine, or derivative thereof (e.g., urea, etc.) Hydroxy carboxylic acid or derivative thereof (e.g., methyl salicylate, etc.) Organic sulfate or sulfonate containing Phosphate compound containing Plant extract of undetermined constitution Copper With added organic compound Ascorbic acid or derivative (e.g., vitamin C, etc.) GEL Periodontitis Gingival | |
