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Method for controlling oral mal odors and dental plaque
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-01-15
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Granted: 1984-02-07
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Expires: 2002-01-15
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a method for the control of oral mal odors by rinsing the oral cavity for a total time period of at least one minute per day and with each rinse time being at least 0.5 minute with an oral rinse consisting essentially of an aqueous solution of 0.01% to 1% of a water-soluble potassium fluoride and/or sodium fluoride. The method also, concurrently, controls calculus formation.
Inventors
- 👤 Jules Silver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/20; A61K8/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for control of chronic oral mal odors of adult persons of at least 25 years of age and suffering from chronic oral mal odors containing oral generated sulfides, comprising rinsing the oral cavity for a total time period of at least 1 minute per day and wherein each rinse time is at least 0.5 minute with an oral rinse where the active ingredient consists essentially of an aqueous solution of 0.01% to 1.0% of a water-soluble fluoride selected from potassium fluoride and sodium fluoride.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for control of chronic oral mal odors of adult persons of at least 25 years of age and suffering from chronic oral mal odors containing oral generated sulfides, comprising rinsing the oral cavity for a total time period of at least 1 minute per day and wherein each rinse time is at least 0.5 minute with an oral rinse where the active ingredient consists essentially of an aqueous solution of 0.01% to 1.0% of a water-soluble fluoride selected from potassium fluoride and sodium fluoride.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the concentration of the fluoride is between 0.05% and 0.5%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the rinse contains one or more of optional flavors, surfactants, preservatives, colors, bactericides and viscosity control agents.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fluoride is sodium fluoride.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the rinse time is at least one minute.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the rinse is performed at least twice a day.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the oral cavity is rinsed at least every third day.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the oral cavity is rinsed at least every other day.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the oral cavity is rinsed daily.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the volume of each rinse is at least 3 cc.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the volume of rinse is at least 5 cc.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the volume of rinse is from 10 cc to 30 cc.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein no oral mal odor is retained in the oral cavity after at least five consecutive days of rinsing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein no oral mal odor is retained in the oral cavity after at least three consecutive days of rinsing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the oral cavity has a high level of chronic mal odors prior to rinsing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the person is an adult.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the said solution has added thereto a buffer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 17 wherein the buffer controls the pH of the solution between a pH of 4 and 7.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the buffer is an alkali metal salt.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 19 wherein the said salt is KH 2 PO 4 .
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