WO2004108003A1 - Method and apparatus for tooth whitening - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a method and apparatus for achieving and rapid tooth whitening, that is usable by a consumer.
- the invention relates to a preconditioning mouth rinse, which prepares teeth to receive the whitening formula, a whitening compound, which is directly applied onto teeth and which contains a photoactive substance, which responds to a safe wavelength of visible light.
- a hand held consumer light which emits a biologically safe wavelength of light to assist in the whitening of teeth, such as by activating the tooth- whitening photoactive substance.
- Teeth become discolored with age, blood, amalgam restorations, antibiotics such as tetracycline, substances in food, beverages, tobacco and salivary fluid. Tooth structures which are responsible for a stained appearance are enamel, dentin, and the acquired pellicle.
- Tooth enamel is predominately formed from an inorganic substance, hydroxyapatite crystals, along with approximately 5% organic materials, predominantly collagen.
- the dentin is composed of about 20% protein including collagen; the balance of inorganic materials including hydroxyapatite crystals.
- the acquired pellicle is a proteinaceous layer on the surface of tooth enamel, and that may be removed after an intensive tooth cleaning.
- Tooth stains are generally classified as either extrinsic or intrinsic, depending on whether the stain is on the surface of the tooth within the acquired pellicle or within the tooth structure itself within the enamel or dentin.
- extrinsic staining of the acquired pellicle can occur from foods or compounds, which contain tannins and other polyphenolic compounds which become trapped in the lightly bound proteinaceous layer on the surfaces of the teeth.
- Intrinsic staining occurs when chromogens and pre-chromogens penetrate the enamel and dentin and become tightly bound to the tooth structure. Intrinsic staining can occur when blood or amalgam products leach into the enamel and dentin. Intrinsic staining likewise can occur systemically from excess fluoride intake during enamel development leading to a mottled yellow or brown stain of fluoresce staining. Intrinsic staining is not removable by mechanical methods of tooth cleaning and generally requires the use of chemicals, for example strong oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide which can penetrate into the tooth structure to effect a change in the light absorbtivity of the stain chromogen and/or the solubility of the chromogens.
- strong oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide which can penetrate into the tooth structure to effect a change in the light absorbtivity of the stain chromogen and/or the solubility of the chromogens.
- Tooth bleaching is generally accomplished by gels, pastes, or liquids which contain an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide that attack (i.e., chemically react with) the chromogen molecules, making them colorless and/or water soluble, making the tooth appear lighter and brighter, thus resulting in lighter brighter teeth.
- an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide that attack (i.e., chemically react with) the chromogen molecules, making them colorless and/or water soluble, making the tooth appear lighter and brighter, thus resulting in lighter brighter teeth.
- the most commonly used oxidizing agent is hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), such as from carbamide peroxide, which is mixed with an anhydrous viscous carrier containing glycerin and/or propylene glycol and/or polyethylene glycol.
- H 2 O 2 hydrogen peroxide
- carbamide peroxide dissociates into urea and hydrogen peroxide.
- the hydrogen peroxide in the presence of water then disassociates into water and a nascent oxygen anion species. It is these highly nascent oxygen species, which react with the stain making them more water soluble, transparent, or both.
- a common approach is to have a dental professional construct a custom-made tray from an impression of the patient's teeth.
- the oxidizing gel is dispensed into the tray by the patient and the tray is worn over the teeth intermittently for a period of two weeks to several months, depending on the severity of the staining.
- This approach can cause tooth sensitivity in over 50% of the patients, and it can be uncomfortable for the patients to wear the tooth bleaching trays. Tooth sensitivity is believed to result from the movement of fluid through the dentinal tubules, which is sensed by nerve endings within the tooth.
- the carriers, glycerin propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol draw fluids toward them and therefore contribute to the tooth sensitivity often experienced by wearing a bleaching tray.
- Another approach is to incorporate the oxidizing agent in a strip and have the patient wear the strip intermittently over a period of two weeks. This approach also has the disadvantage of being awkward for patients to wear, and many patients wearing the strips, also experience tooth sensitivity. Further, the strips have an inherent problem of contacting the teeth only on the facial surfaces and most of the staining occurs in between the teeth in the interproximal areas where in can be difficult to place the strip, having it in contact with the tooth.
- One approach involves dissolving carbamide peroxide in alcohol, and a resin.
- the resultant compound is applied directly onto the teeth, and the alcohol evaporates, leaving a sticky resin film or precipitate remaining on the surface, of the teeth.
- the peroxide is released in a relatively strong concentration for a period of up to 20 minutes.
- This product contains no glycerin, propylene glycol, or polyethylene glycol and tooth sensitivity is lessened with some resultant whitening.
- the patient's soft tissues - gingiva, lips and tissues - must be isolated from potential exposure to a concentration of oxidizing agent by the use of a rubber dam or by covering the soft tissues with a polymerizable resin that is shaped to conform to the gingival contours and subsequently cured by a high intensity light source operable only by a dentist. These dentist in-office whitening systems are expensive to the patient.
- Opalescence A commercial product, called Opalescence, from Attica Dental Products, Inc., South Jordan, Utah is known.
- compositions and devices for whitening teeth that are capable of whitening the teeth rapidly and inexpensively by consumers without damaging the tooth enamel, dentin, or the pulp, and that are able to be used at a lower concentration of peroxide, thus enabling the patient to use the product at home without harming the tissues, or causing tissue irritation, or causing tooth sensitivity.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a tooth whitening system, which may be performed without the use of a dental dam or without protecting the oral tissues by covering them with a polymerizable resin.
- Another object of this invention is to use a solution or gel which temporarily adheres to the teeth, and which can be directly applied to the teeth by consumers at their home or elsewhere.
- a further object of the invention is to provide a preconditioning mouth rinse formulated to prepare teeth for a tooth whitening agent.
- the light/heat source of light be controlled so as not to exceed a 5° C increase in temperature no matter how long the consumer applies the light/heat source to the surfaces of the anterior teeth.
- Another object is to provide a tooth whitening device including a hand-held light source used by the consumer that produces a slight increase in temperature of from 1° - 5° C either on the surface of the tooth directly or within the tooth structure at a depth of 1-2 mm from the surface with the use of photosensitive compounds for producing the slight increase in temperature.
- a further object is to provide a tooth whitening device with an attachment which is curved to simulate the natural curvature of the arch of the teeth, and which is provided in several sizes; e.g., small, medium, and large.
- a further object is to provide a tooth whitening device with a timer which automatically turns the light source off at the desired time along with a device for indicating the light source is on.
- Fig. 1 shows a left side view of an embodiment of a hand-held consumer light for use with a tooth whitening system according to the invention
- Fig. 2 shows a front view of the hand-held consumer light of Fig. 1 for use with the tooth whitening system according to the invention
- Fig. 3 shows a bottom view of the hand-held consumer light of Fig. 1 for use with the tooth whitening system according to the invention
- Fig. 4 shows a top view of the hand-held consumer light of Fig. 1 for use with the tooth whitening system according to the invention
- Fig. 5 shows a right, partially broken away side view of the hand-held consumer light of Fig. 1 in use
- Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of the hand-held consumer light for use with the tooth whitening system according to the invention in an optional recharger base.
- the invention may achieve rapid tooth whitening by using a preconditioning rinse and hand held consumer light for emitting optical energy and a safe amount of heat to penetrate an oxidizing compound placed directly on the tooth surface to be whitened.
- compositions that include light (or heat), which can be added to an oxidizing compound (e.g. gel or solution) and dispersed directly in and homogenously throughout the oxidizing compound.
- an oxidizing compound e.g. gel or solution
- Some references and text are noted: for example Kirk- Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th edition, volumes 4 (1992), 13 (1995), 18 (1996), John Wiley & Sons, N.Y.; Goldstein and Garber, Complete Dental Bleaching, Quintessence Publishing Co. 1995; and the Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol. 128, Special Supplement, April 1997.
- the present invention is more effective at removing teeth stains at lower levels of active oxidizing agents and lower levels of heat than known devices, thereby resulting in a better whitening system which can be used safely by a consumer and which can result in more rapid tooth whitening.
- some background information is desirable.
- the oxidizing agent in the present invention, may be carbamide peroxide (urea hydrogen peroxide). This agent is broken down in the presence of water to urea and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ).
- the hydrogen peroxide is unstable and in the presence of light or moisture it decomposes into water H 2 O and an Oxygen free radical (i.e., 0 ⁇ or nascent oxygen species or oxygen free radicals). It is these oxygen free radicals, wliich attack the stain molecules and make them water-soluble, transparent, or both, resulting in the lighter brighter teeth.
- the oxygen free radicals which are formed are highly reactive and will react with each other to produce O 2 (Oxygen) rapidly. It is the ability and quantity of the free radical oxygen anions to reach the stain molecules and react with them, which determines the efficacy of the whitening process.
- the speed of the whitening process can be significantly enhanced with the addition of a slight amount of heat in that solution (dissolving) occurs more rapidly in a warmer environment than a cooler one, for example.
- the invention achieves rapid tooth whitening by using a preconditioning mouth rinse, which prepares the tooth surface to receive the whitening compound alone with a photosensitive compound in the whitening compound followed by using optical energy which penetrates through the existing formulation, which is placed on the tooth surface to be whitened.
- the present invention includes a preconditioner, such as a preconditioning mouth rinse, which prepares the teeth to receive the whitening compound.
- a preconditioner such as a preconditioning mouth rinse, which prepares the teeth to receive the whitening compound.
- the mouth rinse is formulated to kill bacteria which produce peroxidase enzymes, create an environment on the tooth surface which has a slightly basic pH, and contains a surfactant thereby improving wetting of the tooth surface by the whitening compound and allowing deeper penetration.
- the surfactant will also help the oxygen free radicals react with the tooth stain (chromogen molecules) and within the tooth surface; the mouth rinse may also contain substances which destroy and prevent oral malodors and flavoring compounds.
- the mouth contains peroxide enzymes including salivary peroxidase, catalases and bacteria, which produce peroxidases, which are enzymes which destroy peroxide. It would be desirable to have in the preconditioning or activator mouth rinse a disinfectant which would kill the bacteria which produce peroxidases thereby increasing the quantity of hydrogen peroxide, which produces the oxygen free radicals.
- an alkaline pH in the activator rinse to pre-treat the enviromnent agent to have a pH of about 8.
- Sodium bicarbonate which is safe and commonly used in dental toothpastes and rinses, has a pH of 8.2.
- the ideal pH to break down hydrogen peroxide is between a pH range of 7.9 - 9.0, a higher pH can become caustic to the oral tissues.
- Acidic pH adjusting agents such as citric acid, phosphoric acid, and others may also be used alone or in conjunction with an alkaline pH adjusting agent to obtain the desired pH and to provide buffering capacity.
- the performance enhancing adjuvant may include at least one of a buffer, a surfactant, a thickener, a film forming ingredient, a penetration enhancer, and desensitizing agent.
- Surfactants may be used to lower the surface tension of the compositions. Lowering of the surface tension allows for better wetting and spreading of the composition on the tooth surface.
- Some surfactants, such as zwitterionic and fluorinated surfactants, have been seen to increase the penetration of the present inventive compositions into the tooth structure.
- Useful surfactants may include those identified in U.S. Pat. No. 5,279,816 to Church et al. and U.S. Pat. No. 5,302,375 to Viscio, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- Zwitterionic surfactants have positive and negative charges that significantly improve penetration of peroxide into the tooth. It is to be understood that additional useful surfactants will become apparent to those skilled in the art based upon the disclosure herein.
- the level of surfactant when present, may be from about 0.001% to about 10.0% by weight of the accelerator composition, and may be from about 0.1 % to about 1% by weight of the accelerator composition.
- a thickener may also be added to the accelerator composition as a performance enhancing adjuvant to increase the contact time of the accelerator on the tooth surface.
- the thickener provides coating properties for the accelerator by forming a film when applied to the teeth.
- Thickeners such as neutralized carboxypolymethylene and other polyacrylic acid polymers and copolymers, hydroxypropylcellulose and other cellulose ethers, salts of poly(methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic anhydride), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), poly(vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate), silicon dioxide, fumed silica, stearic acid esters, and others are found to have utility in the formulation of the oxidizing compositions and tooth whitening accelerator compositions.
- PVP polyvinyl pyrrolidone
- silicon dioxide fumed silica
- stearic acid esters and others are found to have utility in the formulation of the oxidizing compositions and tooth whitening accelerator compositions.
- Polymers utilized as thickeners may also serve as film-forming agents that provide for even distribution of the accelerator composition over the tooth surface. It is to be understood that additional useful thickeners will become apparent to those skilled in the art based upon the disclosure herein.
- the level of thickener, when present, is highly dependent upon the type chosen, but in general may be included in the composition at a concentration of from about 0.1% to about 20.0% by weight of the composition, and may be at a concentration of from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the accelerator composition.
- Flavorants may also be included in the accelerator composition in order to improve palatability and acceptance by the user or the patient. Flavorants are generally known in the art and include, among others, spearmint, peppermint, anethole, menthol, stevia, citrus flavors, and vanilla.
- an artificial sweetener selected from the group including sodium saccharin and potassium acesulfame.
- Sugars and sugar alcohols such as sucrose, fructose, glucose, xylitol, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, and other mono-, di-, tri-, and higher monosaccharides may be used as sweeteners.
- glycine may also serve as a sweetener and has the ability to mellow saltiness and bitterness of the pH adjusting agent.
- Both flavorants and sweeteners when present, may each be included at a level of from about 0.01% to about 5.0% by weight of the composition.
- NP-9 ethoxylated 0.65 mis Brenntag, Univar nonyphenol, 9 molar EO.
- the oxidizing solution or gel can be incorporated with light- activated photosensitizing agents, which can include any compounds capable of absorbing light energy at biologically acceptable wavelengths for use in the oral cavity.
- Examples of compounds which may convert light energy to heat or chemical energy include semiconductor particles (titanium oxide or zinc oxide, benzophenone derivatives, benzotriazole derivatives, diketones (camphoric and benzyl), metal-liquid complexes (ferric potassium oxalate, manganese gluconate, and various metal bisphosphonate chelates, phthalocyanine-metal complexes, and others). If photosensitizers are used, such may be allowed to penetrate into the enamel or dentin prior to the application of the light, depending on the intended use and the chemical composition of the whitener used. Therefore the particle size should enable penetration of the photoactive substance.
- semiconductor particles titanium oxide or zinc oxide
- benzophenone derivatives benzotriazole derivatives
- diketones camphoric and benzyl
- metal-liquid complexes ferric potassium oxalate, manganese gluconate, and various metal bisphosphonate chelates, phthalocyanine-metal complexes, and
- Flavoring- Peppermint Oil 0.20 0.001 -15.00
- Zinc Oxide (micro particles) 0.15 0.001 - 5.00
- a supplier of the zinc oxide is B.F. Goodrich.
- Example of Alternative Formula is B.F. Goodrich.
- Viscous whitening agent which may be painted on the teeth may be as follows.
- the viscosity of one or more of whitening agents may be varied depending on the intended use, as described in detail below.
- the whitening agent may be a "paint-on" whitening agent which can be applied to the teeth, adheres to the teeth, and requires no protective tape, film, or cover when on the teeth to avoid being wiped off by the user's gums or saliva. Please see Applicant's co-pending application no. PCT/US03/17631, filed 5 June 2003, and which is incorporated herein by reference.
- any suitable viscous, solid or semi-solid whitening agent may be used that can whiten without irritating the mouth tissues.
- the whitening agent may have the following range of compositions.
- a further embodiment of the whitening agent follows.
- Whitening agent of composition A3 may be made with 100% pure undenatured ethyl alcohol and 98% pure urea peroxide.
- Rosin may be substituted for resin in all formulas.
- Urea hydrogen peroxide may be substituted for urea peroxide in all formulas.
- Whitening agents may be formulated as follows:
- Total Volume 100 ml The following is an example of a tootli whitening compound that has been formulated in accordance with the invention.
- the resin, the urea hydrogen peroxide USP, and the hydroxypropyl cellulose 1500 cps are all expressed as a weight per volume (w/v; i.e., g/100 ml) and the ethanol 95 was added in a quantity as needed (q.s.) to yield the desired 100ml of whitening agent.
- Solution No. 16 was formulated as follows to yield 100ml of product:
- the spin bar was spun using the spinning device (stirrer) of an unheated hot plate of the type having a magnetic stirrer disposed therein, the spinning was continued until the unheated rosin and ethanol solution was clear;
- the mixed solution was put in a refrigerator (at about 40°F) and left overnight (i.e., about 19-20 hours) to allow the solution to completely hydrolyze.
- the refrigerated solution was removed from the refrigerator and again spun at room temperature at about 70°F) for about 30 minutes to throughly mix the solution.
- Step 4 of spinning the solution having the rosin, the urea hydrogen peroxide 1500 cps, and the hydroxypropyl cellulose the added materials may not throughly dissolve. It appears that the step of allowing the solution to sit overnight in the refrigerator for a period of time, and then remixing the solution succeeds in yielding a homogeneous solution with the added materials dissolved and dispersed throughout.
- Solution No. 18 can be expressed on a weight per weight (w/w) basis of about 14.6% rosin; 7.0% urea hydrogen peroxide; 0.6% hydroxypropyl cellulose 1500 cps; 77.8% ethyl alcohol; and 0.06% spearmint extract; the total is not exactly 100% owing to the rounding of the percentages to one(l) significant digit.
- Solution No. 18 was prepared in a manner analogous to that as described above in connection with the preparation of Solution No. 16.
- the present invention provides a light source for tooth whitening wliich uses a battery or a rechargeable power supply and, which may be held by the consumer (i.e., the patient) outside the patient's mouth in a manner to provide a uniform illumination of the patient's anterior teeth to produce a uniform increase in temperature of the anterior surfaces of the anterior teeth from about 1 °C to a maximum of 5°C over a period of application of a maximum of 10 minutes.
- the light emits a biologically safe wavelength of visible light between 350-700 nanometers, which can penetrate the tooth and react with the photoactivator substance speeding the release of the oxidizing compound-
- an unexpected benefit of utilizing a transparent solution or gel containing the oxidizing compound is that certain visible wavelengths of light seem to be absorbed by tooth chromogens (stains) in a manner that promotes their oxidation to a non- chromogenic state.
- stains tooth chromogens
- Reflectance studies demonstrate that enamel and dentin transmit green light, reflect yellow and red light, and absorb blue light. Light can be absorbed by the molecules responsible for tooth discoloration, thus the chromogens may, in effect, act as photosensitizers.
- light of a visible wavelength may utilize a tooth chromogen molecule as a photosensitizer in order to improve the efficiency of the oxidizing agent to remove the chromogen (stain).
- a tooth chromogen molecule as a photosensitizer in order to improve the efficiency of the oxidizing agent to remove the chromogen (stain).
- the device illustrated in Figs. 1-6 is a consumer hand-held light source according to the invention that is capable of generating a desired amount of heat of approximately 1° - 5° C within 2 mm of the tooth surface. This may be considered a desired temperature increase. The desired temperature increase may be administered up to about 10 minutes.
- An example of a known light source that meets these requirements is a Xenon light.
- Other light sources may be Quartz or Halogen light sources or other sources not limited to the ones described, as will be readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in the art.
- the power source shown in the Figs. 1-6 is battery power for convenience; however, direct current may also be considered enabling the device to be free-standing.
- Fig. 6 shows the power source may include a rechargeable battery.
- Attachment(s) which may be used with above-described inventive hand-held consumer light containing the illuminating bulb(s) will be shaped to follow the natural curvature of the upper arch enabling an even disbursement of light and heat to all the anterior teeth to provide even whitening results. Attachments may be provided in various sizes to facilitate different size arches - large, medium and small.
- Another attribute of the attachment is that it may be enclosed, completely or partially, by an encompassing soft material which will act as a cheek and lip retractor keeping the light source a given required distance from the tooth surface to produce the temperature range required and to isolate the teeth while the light is activated.
- the light sources capable of causing a desired increase in temperature are considered to be included in this invention.
- the desired temperature increase may be as described above. Infrared light more readily penetrates the tooth structure and may cause an excessive temperature rise in the pulp.
- Suitable bulbs which can produce heat are linear flash lamps, tungsten, halogen, metal halides, xenon short arc and, mercury short arc, as well as others which achieve the desired results.
- Figs. 1-6 illustrate an embodiment of a hand-held light source 10 for use with a tooth whitening system according to the invention.
- Light source 10 may include a handle 20 and an upper part or head 30.
- a blue lens 32 may be provided. Blue lens 32 filters out certain wavelengths of light, which wavelengths may be undesirable wavelengths of light, depending on the methodology consistent with the invention. Lens 32 allows the desired wavelengths of light to pass through. Lens 32 may be provided on head 30 and be configured in the desired shape to assist in causing light rays to be directed at and strike the whitening compound applied to a user's teeth 33 in the desired amount and intensity for causing the predetermined chemical reaction effecting the whitening of the teeth, along the lines described above.
- one or more light sources or elements or bulbs may be provided, such as the illustrated light bulbs 44 and 46.
- a power source 50 such as a battery, alternating or direct current, as desired, may likewise be provided. Also, rechargeable batteries be utilized.
- Light source 10 may further be provided with an on-off switch 54 for controlling the administering of light from the light source.
- a timer may be provided for controlling the length of time the light source may be used within a given period of time, regardless of the number of times the user actuates switch 54.
- light bulbs 44 and 46 may be activated (i.e. ON) only when switch 54 is actuated.
- attachments 56 may be provided to accommodate different sizes, widths, and arch sizes of the user's mouth.
- Attachment 56 may be provided with one or more extensions 58 and 60, as well as with a predetermined curvature 62, dependent on the size requirements of the user's moutli, as outlined above.
- a height 64 and a width 66, as well as other configuration considerations will be taken into account, dependent on the user's mouth contour, and the type of light source 44 and 46 provided, for example.
- attachment 56 will contact the lips and mouth tissue in a region 70, as shown in Fig. 5. This contact region 70 establishes a predetermined distance 72 between attachment 56 and teeth 33.
- a desired offset or spacing 74 between lens 32 and light sources 44 and 46 and teeth 33 is established.
- the intensity of light rays 48 is governed and predetermined so that the predetermined degree of temperature increase within the outer 2 mm of the tooth surface is established, as described above.
- the user is able to comfortably and accurately direct light rays 48 at teeth 33 in the desired manner.
- the goal of home use by a person whose teeth 33 are to be whitened is achieved.
- Fig. 6 illustrates a recharger 80 which may be provided for recharging rechargeable battery 50.
- Recharger 80 may be provided with an electrical cord and a plug 84, as will be readily understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art.
- an AC to DC convert/transformer or a microchip to convert AC effectively into DC may be provided in the recharger base 86, as will be readily understood.
- Base 86 may be configured for being freestanding and sized and weighted so that light source 10 may be placed on a countertop for recharging, as shown.
- the user may bare his or her teeth 33, such as by smiling, and face lens 32 at the same level and orientation as lens 32 of Fig. 5, with light source 10 disposed substantially adjacent the teeth, as shown, and as described above.
- the location may be selected so as to illuminate and whiten one or more of the user's teeth. While this invention has been described as having a preferred design, it is understood that it is capable of further modifications, and uses and/or adaptations of the invention and following in general the principle of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within the known or customary practice in the art to which the invention pertains, and as may be applied to the central features hereinbefore set forth, and fall within the scope of the invention or limits of the claims appended hereto.
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