Abstract: Improvements in plaque removal have been achieved by the applicants' modifications to the Rustogi modification of the Modified Navy Plaque Index. The modification comprise of dividing a tooth into nine separate regions, visual examination each region for plaque; and scoring each region to obtain a plaque index number.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for whitening human teeth containing peroxide and a hydroperoxidase inhibitor. The compositions exhibit superior teeth whitening effects while also retaining a greater amount of peroxide compared to compositions not containing the hydroperoxidase inhibitors. The compositions may be formulated in a hydrocarbon humectant free vehicle comprising a peroxide compound, a hydroperoxidase inhibitor, a chelating agent, an anti-oxidizing agent, and a thickening agent. The compositions may further include compounds to reduce oxidative stress. Also disclosed is a delivery system including a flexible film, an oral care composition that contacts the teeth, an adhesive material that generally contacts the soft tissues, and a physical barrier that prevents contact between the oral care composition and the adhesive material.

Abstract: A method of whitening teeth comprises the steps of contacting a stained tooth surface with an organic metal-ligand complex and an oxidizing compound, and exposing the stained tooth surface to actinic radiation.

Abstract: An oral lubricant having usefulness for alleviating the symptoms of dry mouth and preventing accumulation of dental stains based on a polyvinyl alcohol polymer containing composition in an orally acceptable carrier or vehicle. The invention relates generally to an oral composition having a function in lubricating the mouth and preventing the formation of stains on the surfaces of the teeth. The active ingredients of the composition are a polyvinyl alcohol, a metal chelating agent, lipophilic vitamin, surface active material and a phenolic anti microbial agent with anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to compositions for whitening human teeth, and more particularly, to compositions that do not contain hydrocarbon humectants and which, when applied onto the surface of teeth act to whiten without damage to tooth surfaces. They do contain a hydrogel, defined as a gel that does not contain a hydrocarbon humectant. A hydrocarbon humectant is defined as a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used to prevent the oral care composition from hardening upon exposure to air or a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used as a carrier for ingredients of an oral care composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for whitening human teeth containing peroxide and a hydroperoxidase inhibitor. The compositions exhibit superior teeth whitening effects while also retaining a greater amount of peroxide compared to compositions not containing the hydroperoxidase inhibitors. The compositions may be formulated in a hydrocarbon humectant free vehicle comprising a peroxide compound, a hydroperoxidase inhibitor, a chelating agent, an anti-oxidizing agent, and a thickening agent. The compositions may further include compounds to reduce oxidative stress. Also disclosed is a delivery system including a flexible film, an oral care composition that contacts the teeth, an adhesive material that generally contacts the soft tissues, and a physical barrier that prevents contact between the oral care composition and the adhesive material.

Abstract: A method of whitening teeth comprises the steps of contacting a stained tooth surface with an organic metal-ligand complex and an oxidizing compound and exposing the stained tooth surface to actinic radiation.

Abstract: A two component aqueous whitening dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first component containing a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide and a second dentifrice component containing an essentially insoluble transition metal oxide complexed with metal chelating agents to form a peroxide activation complex, which activates the peroxygen compound and accelerates the release of active bleaching species for rapid whitening action, the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed for application to teeth.

Abstract: An oral lubricant having usefulness for alleviating the symptoms of dry mouth and preventing accumulation of dental stains based on a polyvinyl alcohol polymer containing composition in an orally acceptable carrier or vehicle. The invention relates generally to an oral composition having a function in lubricating the mouth and preventing the formation of stains on the surfaces of the teeth. The active ingredients of the composition are a polyvinyl alcohol, a metal chelating agent, lipophilic vitamin, surface active material and a phenolic anti microbial agent with anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: A method of whitening teeth comprises the steps of contacting a stained tooth surface with an organic metal-ligand complex and an oxidizing compound, and exposing the stained tooth surface to actinic radiation.

Abstract: A two component aqueous whitening dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first component containing a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide and a second dentifrice component containing an essentially insoluble transition metal oxide complexed with metal chelating agents to form a peroxide activation complex, which activates the peroxygen compound and accelerates the release of active bleaching species for rapid whitening action, the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed for application to teeth.

Abstract: A tooth whitening service module and an associated procedure for whitening teeth that can efficiently handle a large number of clients. The method involves whitening a client's teeth in a tooth whitening service module that provides a discrete infrastructure dedicated to performing the tooth whitening procedure. The tooth whitening procedure is performed on two or more clients simultaneously, thus allowing for treatment of a large volume of clients as they flow through the tooth whitening service module.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to compositions for whitening human teeth, and more particularly, to compositions that do not contain hydrocarbon humectants and which, when applied onto the surface of teeth act to whiten without damage to tooth surfaces. They do contain a hydrogel, defined as a gel that does not contain a hydrocarbon humectant. A hydrocarbon humectant is defined as a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used to prevent the oral care composition from hardening upon exposure to air or a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used as a carrier for ingredients of an oral care composition.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to compositions for whitening human teeth, and more particularly, to compositions that do not contain hydrocarbon humectants and which, when applied onto the surface of teeth, act to whiten without damage to tooth surfaces. It does contain a hydrogel, defined as a gel that does not contain a hydrocarbon humectant. A hydrocarbon humectant is defined as a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used to prevent the oral care composition from hardening upon exposure to air or a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used as a carrier for ingredients of an oral care composition.

Abstract: An oral lubricant having usefulness for alleviating the symptoms of dry mouth and preventing accumulation of dental stains based on a polyvinyl alcohol polymer containing composition in an orally acceptable carrier or vehicle.

Abstract: Novel curable compositions are disclosed which include a water-insoluble antimicrobial agent. The curable compositions are useful in inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the surface of the curable composition, within the curable compositions and in a volume adjacent to the curable composition.

Abstract: A two component aqueous whitening dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first component containing a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide and a second dentifrice component containing an essentially insoluble transition metal oxide completed with metal chelating agents to form a peroxide activation complex, which activates the peroxygen compound and accelerates the release of active bleaching species for rapid whitening action, the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed for application to teeth.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to compositions for whitening human teeth, and more particularly, to compositions that do not contain hydrocarbon humectants and which, when applied onto the surface of teeth act to whiten without damage to tooth surfaces. They do contain a hydrogel, defined as a gel that does not contain a hydrocarbon humectant. A hydrocarbon humectant is defined as a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used to prevent the oral care composition from hardening upon exposure to air or a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used as a carrier for ingredients of an oral care composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tooth whitening composition having a transparent first component that is a carrier compound and a transparent second component that is an oxidizing compound which when applied to a stained tooth and exposed to actinic light is activated to facilitate tooth whitening. The invention also provides a method for light-activated tooth whitening which comprises applying a tooth-whitening composition to one or more teeth and exposing said composition to actinic light to activate said oxidizing compound.

Abstract: Novel curable compositions are disclosed which include a water-insoluble antimicrobial agent. The curable compositions are useful in inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the surface of the curable composition, within the curable compositions and in a volume adjacent to the curable composition.