Hydrophobic tooth whitening system and methods of use

摘要

A tooth whitening system comprising a dental tray having a surface operable to confront a tooth surface, and a tooth whitening composition comprising a whitening agent and a hydrophobic polymer carrier. The tooth whitening composition is preferably substantially non-water soluble. A tooth whitening kit is also provided using a dental tray and the tooth whitening composition comprising a whitening composition and a hydrophobic polymer carrier.

主权项

1. A tooth whitening composition having an overall viscosity of greater than 50,000 centipoise and less than 900,000 centipoise, comprising:
between 0.5 to about 50 weight % of a whitening agent selected from the group consisting of peroxides, chlorites and hypochlorites; between 1 to about 80 weight % of pressure-sensitive, hydrophobic polymer carrier comprising silicone resin and polydiorganosiloxane; between 0.1 to 1 weight % of a flavoring agent; and between 2 to 15 weight % of an adhesion enhancing agent consisting of polyethylene gelled mineral oil that augments adhesion of said tooth whitening composition to tooth surfaces.