Dental prophylactic paste

摘要

A dental prophylactic paste having excellent flowability during the manufacturing process, minimal to no splattering during use, and remineralization characteristics is provided. The prophylactic paste includes at least one water soluble calcium salt; a water soluble phosphate salt, a water soluble silicate; and a moisture retention agent. The paste has a splatter rating of less than 3. The splatter rating of the paste refers to the tendency of the paste to splatter during a dental cleaning procedure. The lower the splatter rating, the less the paste has a tendency to splatter. A paste having a splatter rating of less than 3 is considered to have good handability.

主权项

1. A dental prophylactic paste comprising:
from about 2 to 12 weight percent of at least one water soluble calcium salt; from about 2 to 12 weight percent of at least one water soluble phosphate salt; a silicate matrix comprising a water soluble silicate and one or more of an acid forming agent or a salicylate, wherein the silicate matrix is present in the paste from about 2 to 6 weight percent; and from about 10 to 60 weight percent of a moisture retention agent; and from about 1 to 8 weight percent of water, and wherein the paste has a splatter rating of less than 3.