Oral and tooth care and cleaning agents with improved antibacterial effect II

摘要

Oral and dental care and cleaning agent comprises (a) 0.001-5 wt.% of 4-(3-ethenyl-3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadienyl)-phenol, and (b) 0.01-10 wt.% of at least one substantive polymer on the teeth. Independent claims are included for the prevention and treatment of tooth decay and/or control of halitosis and/or for the treatment of gingivitis or periodontitis, comprising applying the agent to a toothbrush and cleaning the teeth, or applying the agent in the form of a mouthwash into the oral cavity and leaving a period of at least 10 seconds, preferably at least 45 seconds. ACTIVITY : Antiinflammatory; Antibacterial. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.