摘要 |
Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixture of at least one Free-B-Ring flavonoid and at least one flavan; wherein said Free-B-ring flavonoid is isolated from a plant or plants in the Scutellaria genus of plants and said flavan is isolated from a plant or plants in the Acacia or Uncaria genus of plants. The composition is useful for the preparation of a medicament for preventing and treating diseases and conditions of the mouth, gums and teeth, selected from the group consisting of: gingivitis; periodontitis; pulpitis; periodontal conditions caused by the physical implantation of oral dentures, trauma, injuries, bruxism, neoplastic and other degenerative processes; material alba; pellicles; dental plagues; calculus; and stains; or for maintaining optimum saliva production and pH; minimizing bacterial growth; reducing the formation of pellicles and plague; inhibiting tooth decalcification and tooth caries (decay); promoting remineralization; whitening teeth; maintaining healthy oral hygiene; and reducing oral malodour (halitosis).
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