Patent ID: 6592853
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
An anhydrous gel or paste dental composition exhibiting improved stand-up and efficacy in treating hypersensitive teeth, comprising a first desensitizing agent which is SnF2 in an amount of about 0.1 to about 2 wt. %, and a second desensitizing agent which is in the form of a cross-linked polyacrylic acid in an amount of about 0.1 to about 20 wt. %, and wherein said first desensitizing agent and second desensitizing agent are directly combined in the composition without the need for separating said first and second desensitizing agents prior to treating the hypersensitive teeth, said composition further comprising an anhydrous humectant selected from the group consisting of glycerin and sorbital, in an amount of about 15% to about 98 wt. %.