Abstract: Tartar formation on teeth is prevented with compositions of a sodium salt ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid having a pH between about 5.5 and 9.0 in a carrier which permits application to the teeth. Aqueous solution may be used for this purpose as well as toothpaste compositions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 1988
Date of Patent:
July 16, 1991
Assignees:
Kaj Rainer Lilius, Matti Haakon August Tikkanen