JP2008036343A - Oral wetting agent, and denture adhesive - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oral wetting agent and a denture adhesive which keep the oral cavity wet for a long period of time and which are effective on candidiasis and safe. <P>SOLUTION: The oral wetting agent with a denture-stabilizing effect contains essential oil extracted from lindera and kelp water or alginic acid as main components. The essential oil extracted from lindera contains oil components such as oxide (oxides), monoterpene alcohols, esters, ketones, and phenols. The components have a moisturizing effect and a sterilization effect on candida. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an antibacterial and antifungal oral moisturizer for maintaining the oral cavity in a moist state, and in particular, a denture for the purpose of moisturizing the oral cavity and improving the maintenance power of the denture when wearing the denture The present invention relates to an oral wetting agent that can be used as a stabilizer.

  In the oral cavity, normal moisturization is usually maintained by saliva, and a good oral environment is maintained by the antibacterial and antifungal effects of saliva. However, in the elderly, the amount of saliva secreted may decrease for some reason, and the oral cavity may become dry over a long period of time, and the oral cavity may be dry even in a denture wearer. When the oral cavity falls into a dry state over a long period of time, various symptoms and functional disorders called dry mouth are likely to occur.

  In addition, when the oral cavity dries, not only does it feel dry, but it may cause tongue pain, abnormal taste, inflammation of the oral mucosa, cracks in the tongue and mouth corners, etc. Can cause candidiasis. In addition, in the denture wearer, inflammation and pain of the oral mucosa are caused as the frictional force between the denture and the mucous membrane increases, and the maintenance power of the denture is decreased.

Patent Documents 1 and 2 are known as oral moisturizers for dentures.
JP 2004-136102 A JP 2002-226315 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a safe oral moisturizing agent that can maintain the oral cavity in a moist state for a long time, is effective in improving the maintenance power in a denture wearer, and can also suppress the occurrence of candidiasis such as acne sores and stomatitis And to propose denture stabilizers.

  In the present invention, the essential oil extracted from black moji acts antibacterial and antifungal, and attention is paid to the fact that kelp water (alginic acid aqueous solution) has the effect of maintaining the oral cavity in a moist state. It is characterized by being used as a component of a wetting agent.

  It is known that the root bark, wood, branches and leaves of Kuromoji are effective for enteritis, parasitic dermatosis, eczema and the like, and are also used as perfumes and soaps. The essential oil extracted from black moji contains components such as oxides (oxides), monoterpene alcohols, esters, ketones, phenols, etc., and these components make antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, Has analgesic action. However, in the past, no attention has been paid to the bactericidal effect on the causative bacteria of candidiasis, and it was first noticed by the present inventors, and based on this, the present invention was conceived. It is also effective against candidiasis. In addition, it can be expected to suppress other fungi and viruses and to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

  Here, the oral moistening agent of the present invention is characterized by containing kelp water or alginic acid in addition to the essential oil extracted from black moji. Alginic acid is suitable for use as a component of an oral moisturizing agent because it has a long-term moisturizing effect and an effect of improving the maintenance of dentures.

  The oral wetting agent of the present invention comprises the following main components per 100 g of the oral wetting agent when containing kelp water.

Kelp water: 90-99.5g
Essential oil extracted from black moji: 0.5-5g
In addition to these, a preservative or the like is added at a maximum of about 5 g.

  When alginic acid is contained, the composition is composed of the following components per 100 g of oral moisturizer.

Purified water: 75-94.5g
Essential oil extracted from black moji: 0.5-5g
Alginic acid: 5-20g

  Next, the oral wetting agent of the present invention can be used as a denture stabilizer as it is. That is, the denture stabilizer of the present invention is characterized by containing an essential oil extracted from black moji.

  The denture stabilizer of the present invention is characterized by containing essential oil extracted from black moji and kelp water. In this case, 90 to 99.5 g of kombu water and 0.5 to 5 g of essential oil extracted from black moji may be contained per 100 g of denture stabilizer.

  Here, the denture stabilizer of this invention is good also as a composition containing the essential oil extracted from black moji, and alginic acid. In this case, 75 to 94.5 g of purified water, 0.5 to 5 g of essential oil extracted from black moji, and 5 to 20 g of alginic acid may be contained per 100 g of denture stabilizer.

  According to the present invention, the kelp water having a moisturizing effect is used as a base material, and the essential oil extracted from the black moji used in the toothpick is contained as a component, so it is highly safe and effective against candidiasis. Oral moisturizers and denture stabilizers can be prepared.

  Hereinafter, an example of an oral moisturizer having a denture stabilizing effect to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  The ingredients and contents of the oral moisturizer of this example are as follows per 100 g.

(Example 1)
Kelp water: 90-99.5g
Essential oil extracted from black moji: 0.5-5g
Antiseptic etc .: 0-5g

(Example 2)
Purified water: 75-94.5g
Essential oil extracted from black moji: 0.5-5g
Alginic acid: 5-20g

  Here, in any case, only the black moji essential oil is water-insoluble, so castor oil was added to prepare a water-soluble mixed essential oil. An oral moisturizer was prepared by adding kelp water or alginic acid aqueous solution to a mixed essential oil of black moji and castor oil.

  The present inventors conducted experiments using this oral moisturizing agent, and as a result, good oral moisturizing properties can be secured, effective against candidiasis, and the effect of improving the maintenance of dentures can be obtained. It was confirmed.

Claims (10)

  An oral moisturizer characterized by containing an essential oil extracted from black moji. In claim 1,
Furthermore, the oral moistening agent characterized by including kelp water. In claim 1,
The oral moisturizer further comprising alginic acid. In claim 2,
An oral moisturizer characterized by containing 90-99.5 g of kelp water and 0.5-5 g of essential oil extracted from black moji per 100 g. In claim 3,
An oral wetting agent comprising 75 to 94.5 g of purified water, 0.5 to 5 g of essential oil extracted from black moji, and 5 to 20 g of alginic acid per 100 g.   A denture stabilizer comprising essential oil extracted from black moji. In claim 6,
Furthermore, the denture stabilizer characterized by including a kelp water. In claim 6,
Furthermore, denture stabilizer characterized by including alginic acid. In claim 7,
A denture stabilizer comprising 90 to 99.5 g of kombu water and 0.5 to 5 g of essential oil extracted from black moji per 100 g. In claim 8,
A denture stabilizer comprising 75 to 94.5 g of purified water, 0.5 to 5 g of essential oil extracted from black moji, and 5 to 20 g of alginic acid per 100 g.