EP0233059A2
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Oral compositions
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1987-02-05
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-02-05
Abstract
Abstract Oral compositions containing an acrylic acid polymer or copolymer, a soluble fluoride ion source and a strontium ion source are described herein.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory Richard Hartlaub
- 👤 Melvin Anthony Barbera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/20; A61K8/21; A61K8/72; A61K8/73; A61K8/731; A61K8/81; A61K8/8141; A61K8/8147; A61Q; A61Q11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
An oral composition comprising: (a) a safe and effective amount of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid polymers, copolymers of acrylic acid and mixtures thereof; (b) a safe and effective amount of a soluble strontium ion source; (c) a safe and effective amount of a soluble fluoride ion source; and (d) an acceptable carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
An oral composition comprising: (a) a safe and effective amount of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid polymers, copolymers of acrylic acid and mixtures thereof; (b) a safe and effective amount of a soluble strontium ion source; (c) a safe and effective amount of a soluble fluoride ion source; and (d) an acceptable carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An oral composition according to Claim 1 wherein (a) is a copolymer of acrylic acid and a monomer selected from the group consisting of methacrylic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate, 3-hydroxypropyl acrylate, 3-hydroxypropyl methacrylate, acrylamide and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An oral composition according to Claim 1 wherein (a) is a polyacrylic acid polymer and is present at a level of from about 0.0003% to about 13%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An oral composition according to Claim 3 wherein the acceptable carrier is a toothpaste.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An oral composition according to Claim 4 wherein the soluble strontium ion source is present at a level of from about 2 to about 10,000 ppm Sr⁺⁺ in the composition and/or when it is used.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An oral composition according to Claim 5 wherein the polyacrylic acid polymer has a molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 1,200,000.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
An oral composition according to Claim 6 which also contains a silica dental abrasive.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
An oral composition according to Claim 7 wherein the soluble fluoride ion source is sodium fluoride present at a level sufficient to give from about 25 to about 5000 ppm F⁻ in the composition and/or when it is used.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
An oral composition according to Claim 1 wherein the acceptable carrier is a mouthwash.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An oral composition according to Claim 1 wherein the acceptable carrier is a topical dental gel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
An oral composition according to Claim 9 wherein (a) is a polyacrylic acid polymer and is present at a level of from about 0.001% to about 13%.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
An oral composition according to Claim 11 wherein the soluble strontium ion source is present at a level from about 2 to about 10,000 ppm in the composition and/or when it is used.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
An oral composition according to Claim 12 wherein the soluble fluoride ion source is sodium fluoride present at a level sufficient to give from about 25 to about 5000 ppm F⁻ in the composition and/or when it is used.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
An oral composition according to Claim 1 wherein the acceptable carrier is a lozenge or chewing gum.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
29 words
A method of applying fluoride to tooth enamel/dentin comprising applying a safe and effective amount of the composition according to any of Claims 1 to 14 to the enamel/dentin.
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