GB2361870A - Treating xerostomia - Google Patents

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GB2361870A
GB2361870A GB0010702A GB0010702A GB2361870A GB 2361870 A GB2361870 A GB 2361870A GB 0010702 A GB0010702 A GB 0010702A GB 0010702 A GB0010702 A GB 0010702A GB 2361870 A GB2361870 A GB 2361870A
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Zia Hashmi
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K8/00—Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations
    • A61K8/02—Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
    • A61K8/11—Encapsulated compositions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K8/00—Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations
    • A61K8/18—Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition
    • A61K8/30—Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds
    • A61K8/64—Proteins; Peptides; Derivatives or degradation products thereof
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61Q—SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS
    • A61Q11/00—Preparations for care of the teeth, of the oral cavity or of dentures; Dentifrices, e.g. toothpastes; Mouth rinses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K2800/00—Properties of cosmetic compositions or active ingredients thereof or formulation aids used therein and process related aspects
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Abstract

A toothpaste containing a lubricant or lubricants (salivary substitute / artificial saliva e.g. mucins) can alleviate dry mouth symptoms by leaving a residual quantity of lubricant within the oral cavity following tooth brushing.

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2361870 Dry mouth relief This invention is a toothpaste that provides
temporary relief from a dry mouth, Xerostomia is the medical term for a dry mouth. Sufferers include people on heart drugs, diabetics, alcoholics, patients undergoing radiotherapy, drug abusers, connective tissue disease sufferers, patients on antidepressants, and anxiety sufferers.
A dry mouth can cause speech and swallowing difficulties, inflamed gums, increased incidence of tooth decay, bad breath, salivary gland infection. increased oral fungal growth (candida), and loss of denture stability.
The susceptibility to xerostomia increases with age due to a histological change in the salivary gland structure, and increased drug use associated with old age. With an ageing population there is a huge demand for a solution to this problem.
Current symptomatic relief is limited. Patients must be given strict dietary advice, anti-bacterial mouthwashes and saliva supplements in the form of capsules or spray.
A toothpaste containing saliva supplements would lubricate the oral cavity and thus provide relief from a dry mouth through tooth brushing.
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1. A toothpaste containing a lubricant or lubricants (salivary supplements / artificial saliva e.g. mucins) can reduce dry mouth symptoms by leaving a residual quantity of lubricant within the oral cavity following tooth brushing.
2. On using the toothpaste the lubricant/s may have an immediate or timed action.
3. The lubricant/s may exist within the toothpaste / in direct contact with the paste / as part of the formula.
4. The lubricant/s may exist separately within minute capsules in the toothpaste. These capsules can become wedged within the interproximal areas (between teeth) during brushing or adhere to the soft tissue surfaces and subsequently dissolve in the mouth releasing the lubricant/s thus expressing its effect.
GB0010702A 2000-05-03 2000-05-03 Treating xerostomia Withdrawn GB2361870A (en)

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WO2003090703A1 (en) * 2002-04-25 2003-11-06 Gaba International Ag Oral care products containing ovomucin
US20120134925A1 (en) * 2009-05-22 2012-05-31 Benjamin Sullivan Application and Uses of PRG4 and Therapeutic Modulation Thereof

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EP0174704A2 (en) * 1984-09-12 1986-03-19 Stichting Biomaterials Science Center, VU, "BSC-VU" Composition for protecting teeth against decalcification
WO1995020971A1 (en) * 1994-02-02 1995-08-10 Stichting Voor De Technische Wetenschappen Therapeutic composition for replacing and/or supplementing body fluids
WO1996034608A1 (en) * 1995-05-01 1996-11-07 Colgate-Palmolive Company Oral lubricating composition comprising a beta-glucan

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EP0174704A2 (en) * 1984-09-12 1986-03-19 Stichting Biomaterials Science Center, VU, "BSC-VU" Composition for protecting teeth against decalcification
WO1995020971A1 (en) * 1994-02-02 1995-08-10 Stichting Voor De Technische Wetenschappen Therapeutic composition for replacing and/or supplementing body fluids
WO1996034608A1 (en) * 1995-05-01 1996-11-07 Colgate-Palmolive Company Oral lubricating composition comprising a beta-glucan

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2003090703A1 (en) * 2002-04-25 2003-11-06 Gaba International Ag Oral care products containing ovomucin
US20120134925A1 (en) * 2009-05-22 2012-05-31 Benjamin Sullivan Application and Uses of PRG4 and Therapeutic Modulation Thereof
US9730865B2 (en) * 2009-05-22 2017-08-15 Lubris, Llc Application and uses of PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof
US10383796B2 (en) 2009-05-22 2019-08-20 Lubris Llc Application and uses of PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof

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