Abstract: In one aspect, this invention relates to a method for treating pain and subsequent resulting conditions. In yet another aspect, this invention relates to formulating agents to rapidly reverse painful conditions.

Abstract: Stannous fluoride polyol solid solutions combine three complimentary, biochemical mechanisms attributed to Sn++, F? and Polyol, respectively to reduce growth and metabolism of Streptococcus mutans while effecting superior Bioactivity Quotients. The stannous fluoride polyol solid solution particulate compositions of the present invention comprise: (a) stannous fluoride at between about 0.01 and about 0.8% by weight; (b) a polyol at between about 0.1 and about 30% by weight; (c) an astringency neutralizer at between about 0.01 and about 0.4% by weight, where the ratio of astringency neutralizer to stannous fluoride is from between about 0.01 and about 0.2; (d) a mucoadhesive at between about 1.

Abstract: In one aspect, this invention relates to a composition of matter useful for treating homeostatic malfunction and subsequent resulting conditions. In another aspect, this invention relates to the disclosure of unexpected synergies created by certain mixtures that increase the nature and function of those mixtures over any of the ingredients alone. In another aspect, this invention relates to a method for treating homeostatic instability conditions. In yet another aspect, this invention relates to formulating a synergistic agent to return mammalian systems to normal set point conditions—i.e., homeostasis—across a surprising number of different pain, inflammation and other expressions of non-homeostasis.

Abstract: Methods for imparting a dry-to-the-touch, saliva soluble, coating containing high levels of flavors and active ingredients to disposable, one-handed, dental devices comprising imparting tumbling motion to said devices and simultaneously coating said tumbling devices with multiple coatings of the dry-to-the-touch-coatings, wherein said multiple coatings comprise from between about 0.25 and about 6% by weight of said multicoated devices.

Abstract: Coated, disposable, one-handed, dental devices, including dental flossers, dental picks and dental stimulators, having dry-to-the-touch, flavor-absorbing, saliva soluble coatings that are suitable for subsequently absorbing volatile flavors from a flavor reservoir, while maintained under flavor-sealed conditions, wherein tumbling motion is imparted to said devices while simultaneously coating said tumbling devices with multiple coatings of the dry-to-the-touch-coatings, wherein said multiple coatings comprise from between about 0.25 and about 6% by weight of said multicoated devices.

Abstract: A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants and/or active ingredients. Prior to impregnation, the rawhide chews are physically disrupted/penetrated to augment substance impregnation substantially throughout the chews.

Abstract: Disclosed are coated multifilament dental devices overcoated with biofilm-responsive, imbedded, particulate abrasives.

Abstract: A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants and/or active ingredients. Prior to impregnation, the rawhide chews are physically disrupted/penetrated to augment substance impregnation substantially throughout the chews.

Abstract: A shred resistant, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, micromesh interproximal device produced by fibrillating and slitting stretched polyethylene film having a tensile-strength from between about 0.7 GPa and about 5 GPa, where said polyethylene has an intrinsic viscosity of from between about 5 and about 50 dl/g and wherein said resultant micromesh tape is coated with an oral care substance at from between about 10 and about 120 mg/yd.

Abstract: Various monofilament dental tapes with substantive coatings including: solutions of block copolymers and non-ionic surfactants, melt emulsions of waxes emulsified in surfactants and inverse melt emulsions of surfactants emulsified in a continuous wax phase, and their methods of manufacture are described.

Abstract: Therapeutic rawhide pet chews impregnated throughout with a surfactant/polydimethylsiloxane emulsion containing chlorhexidine; suitable for releasing antimicrobially active chlorhexidine over the chew-life of the chew to help control biofilm formation and microbial activity throughout the pet oral cavity.

Abstract: A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants and/or active ingredients. Prior to impregnation, the rawhide chews are physically disrupted/penetrated to augment substance impregnation substantially throughout the chews.

Abstract: Disclosed are coated multifilament dental devices overcoated with biofilm-responsive, imbedded, particulate abrasives.

Abstract: Various monofilament dental tapes with substantive coatings including: solutions of block copolymers and non-ionic surfactants, melt emulsions of waxes emulsified in surfactants and inverse melt emulsions of surfactants emulsified in a continuous wax phase, and their methods of manufacture are described.

Abstract: A shred resistant, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, micromesh interproximal device produced by fibrillating and slitting stretched polyethylene film having a tensile-strength from between about 0.7 GPa and about 5 GPa, where said polyethylene has an intrinsic viscosity of from between about 5 and about 50 dl/g and wherein said resultant micromesh tape is coated with an oral care substance at from between about 10 and about 120 mg/yd.

Abstract: Disclosed are coated micromesh dental devices overcoated with biofilm-responsive, imbedded, particulate abrasives.

Abstract: Disclosed are coated monofilament dental tapes with physical improvements including patient-friendly edges and self-indicating releasable coatings.

Abstract: Molecularly oriented, thermoplastic elastomeric dental tapes extruded with a melt spinning extrusion carried out at draw ratios from between about 4:1 and about 7.5:1 and draw temperatures from between about 80° and 265° C. having: elongation at break of less than about 50%, an elastic limit of less than about 25% and enhanced tape flex-twist index from between about 2.5 and about 5, with the capacity to release substantive, flake-free, saliva soluble coatings during flossing.

Abstract: Monofilament dental tapes coated with a permanent Soft Abrasive™ coating and a saliva soluble overcoating suitable for physically disrupting and/or removing biofilms, tartar and stained pellicle.

Abstract: Various monofilament dental tapes with substantive coatings including: solutions of block copolymers and non-ionic surfactants, melt emulsions of waxes emulsified in surfactants and inverse melt emulsions of surfactants emulsified in a continuous wax phase, and their methods of manufacture are described.