US20120296006A1

US20120296006A1 - Adhesive cream for dental prostheses

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Publication number: US20120296006A1
Application number: US13/574,230
Authority: US
Inventors: Jean Pierre Bogaert
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-01-19
Filing date: 2011-01-19
Publication date: 2012-11-22
Also published as: PL2525769T3; WO2011088988A1; US8871828B2; WO2011088989A1; EP2525769A1; ES2486317T3; EP2525768B1; US20130197124A1; PL2525768T3; MX338193B; CN102781399A; EP2525768A1; BR112012017882A2; EP2525769B1; MX2012008367A; JP2013517075A; ES2484700T3

Abstract

Improved composition of a fixing cream containing at least one oil and/or fat, preferably plant oil, such as, for example, an olive oil, at least one water-soluble polymer selected from the group of cellulose derivatives, at least one alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer and, as the additional substances, at least trihydroxystearin.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to fixing cream compositions according to the preambles of claims 1 and 3.

PRIOR ART

Many commercial fixing cream compositions for prosthetic teeth are based on a mixture of refined paraffins, water-soluble cellulose derivative polymers and alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymers. Conventionally, mineral oils and mineral fats, in particular Vaseline, are used. Mineral oils and fats generally constitute approximately 40% by weight or more of the fixing cream composition.
Since a fixing cream slowly dissolves in the mouth during use, on the one hand there is the possibility that components of the cream enter the body via the mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx and, on the other hand, components reach the digestive tract with the saliva and the food and may subsequently become distributed throughout the body. The basic components of Vaseline and mineral oil are not completely harmless according to the most recent results of research. Vaseline, for example, appears to promote blastomycosis conditions in newborn babies. Consequently, negative effects in adults cannot be excluded. Caution appears to be demanded particularly in the regular use of mineral oils on mucous membranes. Therefore, a replacement for mineral oils and mineral fats would be desirable.
In order to improve adhesion, zinc-containing substances are generally added. Such commercial fixing cream products have a zinc content of from 1.7 to 3.4% by weight according to in-house analyses. In document U.S. Pat. No. 4,758,630, a zinc content of from 1 to 2.4% by weight of the total amount of fixing cream composition is recommended. Recently, it has also become known that greater absorption of zinc compounds by the organism which had previously been thought to be harmless sometimes causes irreversible symptoms of poisoning. With regular use, therefore, the zinc compounds in the fixing cream could have similar effects. In order to prevent toxic symptoms in tooth prosthesis wearers, there is a need for a fixing cream formulation which also has excellent wearing properties and storability with addition of zinc compounds which is reduced or dispensed with.
Furthermore, commercial base products which are used in the production of fixing creams in any case contain traces of zinc impurities such as, for example, Gantrez® MS955, a methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer which is often used in the production of fixing creams. Analyses have shown that this base product contains 4.8 mg of zinc per kilogram. As a result, a content of approximately 2 ppm of zinc, but a maximum of 4.8 ppm of zinc, may be anticipated in a fixing cream produced therewith. However, the proportion of zinc compounds which may be contained in such base products is far lower than that which is measured—as mentioned above—in commercial fixing creams and originates from selective addition.
If currently existing formulations with a methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer could be modified in such a manner that it is possible to dispense, partially or completely, with mineral oils and/or Vaseline and additionally included zinc compounds, there would result a product which can be regarded as being harmless to health. In particular the use of plant oils and fats would correspond to the current health consciousness of consumers.
The contents and the quantitative relationships determine the properties of a fixing cream. The properties include, for example, the adhesion strength, the adhesion duration, the wearing comfort, the taste, the consistency, the stability, etcetera. In order to adjust the adhesion parameters such as adhesion duration and adhesion strength, a given proportion of Zn²⁺ compounds is added in commercial products on a mineral oil basis. The adhesion strength and the adhesion duration are positively influenced by the addition of zinc compounds according to document U.S. Pat. No. 4,758,630 and, consequently, the addition of zinc compounds is of great significance to the usability of the fixing cream.
As mentioned above, paraffins such as refined mineral oils and fats (Vaseline) are used in many commercial fixing creams. These are admixtures of saturated hydrocarbons having the general molecular formula C_nH_2n+2, this involving liquid products (oils) or greasy to solid products (fats) in accordance with the distillation degree. The mineral oil admixtures and fats which are used in cosmetics and medicine also consist of practically exclusively saturated hydrocarbons. The purity of the admixtures depends on the degree of refinement. The degree of refinement is high for cosmetic and medical use. It is thereby intended to be ensured that carcinogenically acting polycyclical aromatic hydrocarbons are removed from the admixture as completely as possible.
Mineral oils and fats are often used as bases of skin creams, the effect thereof being graded differently in this instance. Acknowledged groups of experts are of the opinion that paraffins can prevent the natural regulation mechanisms of the human body. In particular, they can accumulate in the liver, kidney and lymph nodes. However, there is uncertainty as to whether the paraffins can penetrate the skin. It is generally assumed that paraffins do not penetrate the skin in the case of topical application and therefore there is also no risk from those substances. Cosmetic skin creams having oils and fats have been on the market for many years. In the case of use in fixing creams, however, there is an increased probability that paraffinic components will be absorbed directly by the body via the digestion.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,561,177 discloses a fixing cream formulation which is produced on the basis of plant oils. Accordingly, oils which particularly contain triglycerides of saturated fatty acids can be successfully used. Those triglycerides further have carbon chains of medium length, that is to say, chains having 8 or 10 carbon atoms in the fatty acid radical, which do not correspond to the typical fatty acid range of plant oils and fats (C₁₂-C₂₀). The use of oils which contain unsaturated fatty acids is not recommended. According to U.S. Pat. No. 5,561,177, oils which contain unsaturated fatty acid esters have the disadvantage that they become unstable at high temperatures or after being stored for a given time. Furthermore, fixing creams which contain such oils are less solid owing to the unsaturated double-bonds present, that is to say, too liquid to be used as a fixing cream.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to formulate a fixing cream composition which has good adhesive strength and is stable in the long term. Furthermore, the fixing cream composition is intended to be based on predominantly natural and physiologically harmless base products. In particular, there is intended to be found a formulation which is also free from mineral oils and free from zinc-containing compounds or which may have good fixing cream properties with a low content of mineral oil and/or zinc. Another object is to produce a fixing cream which is improved in physiological terms and which is at least equivalent in terms of its stability properties and adhesion properties, in particular with regard to the adhesion duration and the adhesion strength, in comparison with commercial creams. Furthermore, a fixing cream which produces a pleasant sensation in the mouth is sought.

DESCRIPTION

According to the invention, the object is achieved in a first construction with a fixing cream composition according to claim 1 in that the composition of a fixing cream which contains
a) at least one oil or fat, preferably of a plant type, b) at least one water-soluble polymer selected from the group of cellulose derivatives and c) at least one alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer, is characterised in that d) at least trihydroxystearin is contained therein.
It has surprisingly been found that the adhesion properties of the fixing cream are improved by the addition of trihydroxystearin.
Other substances selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide, phosphoglycerides and polyethylene glycols can advantageously be added in order to further improve the properties.
According to the invention, the object is achieved in a second construction in that the composition of a fixing cream which
contains a) at least one plant oil or fat, b) at least one water-soluble polymer selected from the group of cellulose derivatives and c) at least one alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer, is characterised in that the fatty acid content (the term fatty acid content being intended to refer below to the fatty acid bound as an ester) of the plant oil and/or fat contained consists of at least 20% by weight of unsaturated fatty acids.
The composition according to the invention has the advantage that it comprises physiologically completely harmless components and is therefore also harmless when used for a relatively long time. Surprisingly, it was possible to find a composition which ensures very good and long-lasting adhesion in spite of a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. Good storage stability was also able to be achieved.
It has surprisingly been found that the flowability and the consistency of the cream can be positively influenced by the addition of silicon dioxide. A tendency towards liquefaction can effectively be prevented by silicon dioxide.
In this construction of the invention which is characterised in that the plant oil or fat contains a given minimum unsaturated fatty acid proportion, particularly advantageous adhesion properties are obtained if the composition of the fixing cream contains additional substances selected from the group consisting of phosphoglycerides, trihydroxystearin and polyethylene glycols.
According to the invention, the object is achieved in a third construction with a fixing cream composition according to claim 3 in that the composition of a fixing cream which contains a) at least one oil or fat, preferably of the plant type, b) at least one water-soluble polymer selected from the group of cellulose derivatives and c) at least one alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer, is characterised in that d) at least one polyethylene glycol is contained therein.
In the case of this third construction, it is advantageous for the composition of the fixing cream to contain at least one other substance selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide, phosphoglycerides and trihydroxystearin.
The following description relates to all the constructions set out above.
It has surprisingly been established that the high proportion of zinc compounds normally added in order to adjust the adhesion parameters can be dispensed with if one or a plurality of plant oils and/or fats are used simultaneously. Plant oils and fats are obtained from the seeds or fruits of oily plants. In chemical terms, plant oils and fats are esters of glycerin with fatty acids, often with three fatty acids, so-called triglycerides. Many plant oils are regularly taken up by humans with foodstuffs and are physiologically completely harmless in the quantities which generally occur in the food. Examples of the oils and fats which can be used in the fixing cream composition according to the invention are olive oil, rapeseed oil, peanut oil, maize oil, wheat-germ oil, walnut oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, wheat-germ oil, sesame oil, palm oil, palm seed oil, poppy oil, linseed oil, pumpkin seed oil, thistle oil, evening primrose oil, hemp oil and coconut fat. In this instance, olive oil is preferably used because it results in a particularly physiologically tolerable fixing cream which is accepted in terms of taste, with the addition of zinc compounds simultaneously being dispensed with. As known, refined olive oil has a relatively neutral taste, is readily available and is generally known to be healthy and digestible. A particular advantage of olive oil is also that it has an antiseptic and antibacterial effect. Tests have shown that, surprisingly, olive oil substantially inhibits the growth of organisms (bacteria, fungi) between the gums and the prosthesis. In particular, it was also possible to establish that the fungus Candida albicans can be inhibited by means of the fixing cream enriched with olive oil.
Particularly surprising results are achieved with the combination of plant oils in fixing creams with silicon dioxide additives. Plant oils and fats are liquid, or at least highly flowable, owing to their high double-bond proportions. In order to prevent the fixing cream from flowing away under the prosthesis and, at the same time, to influence the adhesion properties, various stabilisers can be introduced into the fixing cream admixture. Silicon dioxide has been found to be particularly suitable. In particular, not only is a long adhesion duration achieved with constantly good adhesion strength, but also the stability is provided under adverse environmental conditions, such as, for example, during transport of the cream in aircraft at reduced pressure or during storage in elevated mountain locations. Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) is available in various forms and qualities. Silicon dioxide in the form of highly dispersed silicon dioxide is preferably used (that is to say, in the form of an amorphous silicic powder produced by means of flame methods), also known as pyrogenic silicic acid (Aerosil®).
Consequently, the fixing cream according to the invention is distinguished by a composition which is harmless to health and which is based on plant oils and/or fats, in particular olive oil. In this instance, olive oil may equally be used in the partially refined and the unrefined state. Cold-pressed olive oil and olive oil produced in a protective manner without any excessive temperature effect from a first pressing is advantageously used (that is to say, native extra virgin olive oil).
In addition to silicon dioxide, trihydroxystearin and polyethylene glycol also result in stable fixing cream compositions. These substances provide good results both for creams on the basis of plant oils and for creams on the basis of mineral oils.
The fixing cream advantageously contains in relation to the total quantity of the composition:
a) from 25 to 60% by weight of at least one oil and/or fat, preferably plant oil and/or fat,
b) from 10 to 40% by weight of at least one water-soluble polymer selected from the group of cellulose derivatives,
c) from 25 to 45% by weight of at least one alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer,
d) from 0 to 15% by weight of polyethylene glycols or optionally up to 15% by weight of polyethylene glycols,
e) from 0 to 3% by weight of phosphoglycerides or optionally up to 3% by weight of phosphoglycerides,
f) from 0 to 2.5% by weight of trihydroxystearin or optionally up to 2.5% by weight of trihydroxystearin,
g) from 0 to 5% by weight of silicon dioxide or optionally up to 5% by weight of silicon dioxide, and
h) from 0 to 10% by weight of other additives.
Most additional additives are expediently selected from the group of antioxidants, flavourings, colourings, stabilisers, thickeners, emulsifiers and admixtures thereof. In this instance, a substance may belong to a plurality of effective groups, or have a plurality of effects.
The stabilisers act in an emulsifying, thickening manner and prevent the components from becoming separated. According to the invention, they are selected from the group containing silicon dioxide, trihydroxystearin, phosphoglycerides and polyethylene glycols. These substances have complex effect mechanisms and can influence each other—in accordance with our experiences—synergistically. The stability of a fixing cream is significant during storage and keeping and for the duration of use. During storage and keeping, moisture, temperature and pressure are generally relatively constant. In the course of use, however, oral saliva, food and changing pressure and temperature conditions further act on the fixing cream. Owing to this changing requirement, it may be advantageous to add different stabiliser substances which in total in the case of the different environmental influences improve and particularly stabilise the fixing cream properties. Thickeners are used as stabilisers. Thickeners which are also referred to as thickening stabilisers are preferably added in a quantity of from 0.001 to 3% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. The use of silicon dioxide is expedient in a quantity of from 0.001 to 5% by weight, preferably from 0.1 to 4% by weight and more preferably from 0.5 to 3% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. Particular advantages are involved in the use of silicon dioxide in combination in a cream on the basis of plant oil and/or fat. It is advantageous to use trihydroxystearin and/or phosphoglycerides such as, for example, lecithins. Trihydroxystearin is advantageously used in a quantity of from 0.001 to 2.5% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition and has an emulsifying and thickening effect. There is preferably used a quantity with a lower limit of 0.001% by weight and more preferably 0.01% by weight of trihydroxystearin and an upper limit of 2.0% by weight, more preferably of 1.5% by weight and even more preferably of 0.5% by weight of trihydroxystearin, the upper limits and lower limits being able to be freely combined. Polyethylene glycols are advantageously added in a quantity of from 0.001 to 15% by weight, preferably from 3 to 12% by weight and more preferably from 5 to 9% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. There are particularly preferably used polyethylene glycols having a molar mass of from 100,000 to 7,000,000 g/mol, in particular from 200,000 to 400,000 g/mol. Phosphoglycerides are advantageously used in a quantity of from 0.001 to 3% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition and act in an emulsifying and softening manner. There is preferably used a quantity with a lower limit of 0.001% by weight and more preferably 0.01% by weight of phosphoglyceride and an upper limit of 2% by weight, more preferably of 1% by weight, more preferably of 0.5% by weight of phosphoglyceride, the upper limits and lower limits being able to be freely combined. If phosphoglycerides such as, for example, lecithin and trihydroxystearin, are present together as stabilisers, the total quantity of stabiliser additive can surprisingly be reduced. If phosphoglycerides and trihydroxystearin are present in combination, phosphoglycerides are advantageously used in a quantity of from 0.001 to 3% by weight, more preferably in a quantity of from 0.001 to 2% by weight, particularly preferably in a quantity of from 0.01 to 1% by weight, and trihydroxystearin in a quantity of from 0.001 to 2.5% by weight, particularly preferably in a quantity of from 0.001 to 1% by weight, and very particularly preferably in a quantity of from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. Phosphoglycerides, in particular lecithin, more particularly soya lecithin, appear to act in a predominantly stabilising manner on the fixing cream composition. Stearins, in particular trihydroxystearin, further increase the adhesion strength of the cream.
In addition to the used stabilisers from the group containing silicon dioxide, trihydroxystearin and phosphoglycerides, other stabilisers or filling substances which act in a thickening manner can be used such as, for example, polyethylene glycol or talcum. Silicon dioxide or trihydroxystearin are preferred as stabilisers which act in a thickening manner.
An expedient aspect is the combination of the two additives phosphoglycerides and trihydroxystearin, in particular lecithin and trihydroxystearin, with at least one other additive or both additives from the group comprising silicon dioxide and polyethylene glycol.
It is particularly preferable to have a fixing cream composition in which at least the additives phosphoglyceride, silicon dioxide, trihydroxystearin and optionally polyethylene glycol are present in combination. Particularly suitable phosphoglycerides are lecithins.
A fixing cream composition in which at least the additives lecithin, silicon dioxide, polyethylene glycol and trihydroxystearin are present in combination is very particularly preferable.
The plant oil and/or fat is preferably contained in the fixing cream in a quantity of at least 25% by weight, preferably at least 30% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition and the fatty acid content of the plant oil or fat preferably consists of at least 20% by weight, preferably at least 30% by weight, more preferably a majority, more preferably at least 65% by weight and more preferably at least 80% by weight, of higher fatty acids having a chain length of from 16 to 18 C atoms.
The fatty acids of an added plant oil and/or fat, that is to say, the entirety of the fatty acids, generally consist of at least 20% by weight, preferably 40% by weight, more preferably 50% by weight, preferably 60% by weight, more preferably 70% by weight and most preferably at least 80% by weight of unsaturated fatty acids because this involves the advantage that the fixing cream is particularly tolerable for the prosthesis wearer during swallowing.
The higher fatty acids mentioned advantageously comprise a proportion of from 50 to 90% by weight of oleic acid and a residual proportion of other fatty acids having a chain length of from 16 to 18 C atoms. More preferably, the higher fatty acids comprise a proportion of from 50 to 90% by weight of oleic acid, a proportion of from 5 to 25% by weight of palmitic acid and, optionally, a residual proportion of other fatty acids having a chain length of from 16 to 18 C atoms. The higher fatty acids more preferably comprise a proportion of from 50 to 90% by weight of oleic acid, a proportion of from 5 to 25% by weight of palmitic acid, a proportion of from 3 to 25% by weight of linoleic acid and, optionally, a residual proportion of other fatty acids having a chain length of from 16 to 18 C atoms. Oils such as olive oil and rapeseed oil are included by the groups mentioned.
The plant oil and/or fat may expediently be provided in the unrefined or refined state. The plant oil and/or fat is advantageously present in a quantity of from 25 to optionally 45% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. The quantity of plant oil or fat influences the consistency of the composition. If too little is added, the cream may take up a consistency which is dry in a granular manner. The addition of silicon dioxide, trihydroxystearin, phosphoglycerides and polyethylene glycols can counteract this.
The cellulose derivatives are water-soluble polymers, preferably selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and admixtures thereof. Carboxymethyl cellulose, in particular sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, is preferably used. The water-soluble polymer selected from the group of cellulose derivatives is present in a quantity of from 15 to 45% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. The water-soluble polymer selected from the group of cellulose derivatives is preferably present in a quantity of from 20 to 40% by weight and more preferably in a quantity of from 25 to 38% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition.
The alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer is advantageously present partially as an acid, ester and/or salt. Generally, the cations of the salts are selected from the group consisting of calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, aluminium, zinc salts and admixtures thereof, in particular from the group consisting of Ca²⁺, K⁺, Na⁺, Mg²⁺, Al³⁺ and/or Zn²⁺. In particular, a methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer is used as the alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer. The methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer is present, for example, as a salt, ester and/or acid, in a quantity of from 20 to 45% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. Advantageously, the methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer is present, for example, as a salt and/or acid in a quantity of from 25 to 45% by weight and preferably from 25 to 40% by weight and more preferably from 28 to 40% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition.
Zinc compounds are advantageously not present; that is to say, addition of zinc compounds is advantageously dispensed with. In particular in order to minimise health risks owing to elevated absorption of zinc owing to fixing creams, the zinc content should be limited to an upper limit of a maximum of 1% by weight. That is to say that zinc may be contained in a quantity of up to 1% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. The zinc content should advantageously be below an upper limit of 1% by weight, preferably of 0.5% by weight, more preferably of 0.1% by weight and more preferably of 0.06% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition, respectively.
However, the absence of any zinc or any zinc compounds is most preferred. Zinc compounds having a lower limit of at least 0.001% by weight, preferably at least 0.01% by weight, more preferably at least 0.02% by weight, more preferably at least 0.03% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition are optionally present, respectively. In this instance, the upper limit and lower limit may be freely combined. In combination with the above-mentioned oil contents, the zinc quantity may be kept low. The lower limits result on the basis of a measurable effect (that is to say, influence of the adhesion properties) or a desired effective strength as a result of the zinc content.
Fixing creams having very good wearing properties and long-term stability values are particularly achieved when the above-mentioned oil or fat content, in particular of olive oil, is complied with. Alternatively or additionally, the preferred properties can be adjusted by using and optimising the stabilisers described.
Other additives such as, for example, flavourings, antioxidants and colourings, are present in total in a quantity of a maximum of 10% by weight, preferably a maximum of 2% by weight and particularly preferably a maximum of 1% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. With regard to the physiological harmlessness, the addition quantity of additives is kept as low as possible.
The invention is explained below with reference to examples. The examples set out compositions which ensure good adhesion strength and adhesion duration, in particular also under reduced pressure conditions. The percentages are rounded to two places after the decimal point.

Example 1


	Component	% by weight

	Olive oil ¹⁾	40.35
	Alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride	30.26
	copolymer
	Carboxymethyl cellulose	27.24
	ZnO paste ²⁾	0.10
	Trihydroxystearin	2.02
	Aromatic additive	0.03

	¹⁾commercially available,
	²⁾the paste consists of 50% by weight of oil (for example, olive oil) and 50% by weight of zinc oxide (ZnO), consequently approximately 0.04% by weight of zinc is added in the form of the ZnO paste.

The fixing cream according to example 1 has good adhesion strength which lasts at least 12 hours. The fixing cream leaves behind a fresh taste and a good, pleasantly silky sensation in the mouth.

Example 2


	Component	% by weight

	Olive oil ¹⁾	31.19
	Alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride	32.22
	copolymer
	Carboxymethyl cellulose	36.38
	ZnO paste ²⁾	0.16
	Trihydroxystearin	0.03
	Lecithin	0.02
	Aromatic additive ³⁾	0.00

	¹⁾commercially available,
	²⁾the paste consists of 50% by weight of oil (for example, olive oil) and 50% by weight of zinc oxide (ZnO), consequently approximately 0.064% by weight of zinc is added in the form of the ZnO paste,
	³⁾the added quantity is below measurement accuracy, in particular below 0.01% by weight.

The fixing cream according to example 2 has good adhesion strength which lasts at least 12 hours. The fixing cream leaves behind a fresh taste and a good, pleasantly silky sensation in the mouth.

Example 3


	Component	% by weight

	Olive oil ¹⁾	36.99
	Alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride	37.51
	copolymer
	Carboxymethyl cellulose	24.91
	ZnO paste ²⁾	0.09
	Trihydroxystearin	0.45
	Lecithin	0.05
	Aromatic additive ³⁾	0.00

	¹⁾commercially available,
	²⁾the paste consists of 50% by weight of oil (for example, olive oil) and 50% by weight of zinc oxide (ZnO), consequently approximately 0.036% by weight of zinc is added in the form of the ZnO paste,
	³⁾the added quantity is below measurement accuracy, in particular below 0.01% by weight.

The fixing cream according to example 3 has good adhesion strength which lasts at least 12 hours. The fixing cream leaves behind a fresh taste and a good, pleasantly silky sensation in the mouth. This fixing cream further has good long-term stability over months and is consequently storable.

Example 4


	Component	% by weight

	Olive oil ¹⁾	38.6
	Alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride	33
	copolymer
	Carboxymethyl cellulose	20
	Silicon dioxide	0.8
	Polyethylene glycol	7
	Trihydroxystearin	0.4
	Lecithin ²⁾	0.2
	Aromatic additive ³⁾	—

	¹⁾commercially available,
	²⁾soya lecithin,
	³⁾optional.

The fixing cream according to example 4 has good adhesion strength which lasts at least 12 hours. The fixing cream leaves behind a fresh taste and a good, pleasantly silky sensation in the mouth. This fixing cream further also remains stable under reduced pressure conditions, as exist in aircraft freight compartments and residential areas at high elevations.

Example 5


	Component	% by weight

	Olive oil ¹⁾	38.58
	Alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride	33.00
	copolymer
	Carboxymethyl cellulose	27.00
	Trihydroxystearin	0.40
	Silicon dioxide ²⁾	0.80
	Lecithin ³⁾	0.20
	Aromas ³⁾	0.02

	¹⁾commercially available,
	²⁾for example, pyrogenic silicon dioxide,
	³⁾soya lecithin.

The fixing cream according to example 5 has good adhesion strength which lasts at least 12 hours. The fixing cream leaves behind a fresh taste and a good, pleasantly silky sensation in the mouth.
In summary, it is established that a plant oil and/or fat is advantageously present in a quantity of from 25 to 60% by weight, preferably from 30 to 45% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition, the water-soluble polymer selected from the group of cellulose derivatives is present in a quantity of from 10 to 40% by weight, preferably from 15 to 38% by weight, more preferably from 15 to 25% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition, the alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer is present in a quantity of from 25 to 45% by weight and preferably from 28 to 40% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition, the silicon dioxide is present in a quantity of from 0 to 2.5% by weight and preferably from 0 to 1.5% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition, the polyethylene glycol is present in a quantity of from 0 to 15% by weight and preferably from 0 to 10% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition, the trihydroxystearin is present in a quantity of from 0 to 2.5% by weight and preferably 2.1% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition and the phosphoglyceride is present in a quantity of from 0 to 3% by weight and preferably from 0 to 2% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. It was in particular established that the trihydroxystearin is present in combination with the phosphoglyceride in a quantity of from 0 to 2.5% by weight and preferably from 0 to 1% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition. It was further established that the total quantity of the trihydroxystearin, silicon dioxide and phosphoglyceride contained in total should preferably not exceed the quantity of a maximum of 10% by weight, preferably a maximum of 5% by weight, more preferably a maximum of 4% by weight in relation to the total quantity of the composition.

Claims

1-20. (canceled)

21. A composition of an adhesive cream, comprising:

at least one of a plant oil and a plant fat;

at least one water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of cellulose derivatives;

at least one alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer; and trihydroxystearin.

22. The composition of claim 21, further comprising at least one other substance selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide, phosphoglycerides and polyethylene glycols.

23. The composition of claim 22, wherein the silicon dioxide comprises 0.001 to 5% by weight of the composition.

24. The composition of claim 22, wherein the trihydroxystearin comprises 0.001 to 2.5% by weight of the composition.

25. The composition of claim 23, wherein polyethylene glycols comprise 0.001 to 15% by weight of the composition.

26. The composition of claim 25, wherein the polyethylene glycols have a molar mass in a range from 100,000 to 7,000,000 g/mol.

27. The composition of claim 22, wherein the phosphoglycerides comprise 0.001 to 3% by weight of the composition.

28. The composition of claim 22, wherein the phosphoglycerides are selected at least from the group consisting of lecithins.

29. The composition of claim 21, further comprising talcum.

30. The composition of claim 21, further comprising at least one lecithin.

31. The composition of claim 30, further comprising at least one other substance selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide and polyethylene glycol.

32. The composition of claim 21, further comprising g silicon dioxide, polyethylene glycol and at least one lecithin.

33. The composition of claim 30, wherein the at least one lecithin comprises 0.001 to 3% by weight of the composition and the trihydroxystearin comprises 0.001 to 2.5% by weight of the composition.

34. The composition of claim 21, wherein the at least one of a plant oil or a plant fat comprises at least 25% by weight of the composition, and a fatty acid content of the at least one of a plant oil or a plant fat comprised of a majority of higher fatty acids having a chain length of from 16 to 18 C atoms.

35. The composition of claim 34, wherein the fatty acid is comprised of at least 20% by weight of unsaturated fatty acids.

36. The composition of claim 31, wherein a total content of the trihydroxystearin, silicon dioxide and phosphoglycerides do not exceed a maximum of 10% by weight of the composition.

37. The composition of claim 21, further comprising zinc in a quantity of less than 1% by weight of the composition.

38. The composition of claim 37, wherein the zinc comprises between 0.01% by weight and 1% by weight of the composition.

39. The composition of claim 21, further comprising from 25 to 60% by weight of the at least one of a plant oil and a plant fat, from 10 to 40% by weight of the at least one water-soluble polymer, from 25 to 45% by weight of the at least one alkyl vinyl ether/maleic acid anhydride copolymer, from 0 to 15% by weight of at least one polyethylene glycol, from 0 to 3% by weight of at least one phosphoglyceride, from 0 to 2.5% by weight of trihydroxystearin, from 0 to 5% by weight of silicon dioxide, and from 0 to 10% by weight of at least one additive.

40. The composition of claim 21, wherein the at least one plant oil or plant fat comprises an olive oil.