Denture care compositions and kits

Abstract

A non-self-supporting denture care composition comprises polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000 and a denture care active. The denture care composition may further comprise a denture care carrier. Kits comprising polybutene, a container and instructions for use or an applicator for applying the composition directly to the denture surface are also disclosed. The polybutene composition of the kits can further comprise a denture care active.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A denture care composition comprising: 
 (a) polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000; and    (b) one or more denture care actives;    wherein the composition is not self-supporting and wherein the composition is essentially free of a mucoadhesive.    
     
     
         2 . The denture care composition according to  claim 1  wherein the denture care composition further comprises at least one denture care carrier.  
     
     
         3 . The denture care composition according to  claim 2  wherein the denture care carrier is selected from the group consisting of liquid petrolatum, petrolatum, mineral oil, vegetable oils such as corn, soy bean, cottonseed, castor, palm and coconut oils and animal oil such as fish oil and oleic acid, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         4 . The denture care composition according to  claim 1  wherein the denture care active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; fluoride ion sources; stannous ion sources; whitening agents; anti-microbial; anti-plaque agents; anti-inflammatory agents; nutrients; antioxidants; anti-viral agents; anti-fungal agents; analgesic and anesthetic agents; H-2 antagonists; components other than polybutene which impart a clean feel to the teeth; fragrances and sensates; pigments, dyes, lakes and colorants; flavorants; sweeteners; and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         5 . The denture care composition according to  claim 4  wherein the denture care active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of triclosan, baking soda, sodium fluoride, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, nystatin, grapefruit seed extract, stannous fluoride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, mono fluoro phosphate, Opatint D&C Red 27, polyphosphates, and cetylpyridium chloride.  
     
     
         6 . The denture care composition according to  claim 5  wherein the polyphosphate is sodium hexametaphosphate.  
     
     
         7 . The denture care composition according to  claim 4  wherein the denture care composition further comprises a viscosity modifier.  
     
     
         8 . The denture care composition according to  claim 1  wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 500 to about 2200.  
     
     
         9 . The denture care composition according to  claim 8  wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 750 to about 1500.  
     
     
         10 . A denture care kit comprising: 
 (a) a non-self supporting composition comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000;    (b) a container; and    (c) instructions for use;    wherein the kit does not contain a dental care strip delivery system.    
     
     
         11 . The denture care kit according to  claim 10  wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 500 to about 2200.  
     
     
         12 . The denture care kit according to  claim 11  wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 750 to about 1500.  
     
     
         13 . The denture care kit according to  claim 10  wherein said composition further comprises at least one denture care active.  
     
     
         14 . The denture care kit according to  claim 14  wherein the denture care active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; fluoride ion sources; stannous ion sources; whitening agents; anti-microbial; anti-plaque agents; anti-inflammatory agents; nutrients; antioxidants; anti-viral agents; anti-fungal agents; analgesic and anesthetic agents; H-2 antagonists; components other than polybutene which impart a clean feel to the teeth; fragrances and sensates; pigments, dyes, lakes and colorants; flavorants; sweeteners; and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         15 . The denture care kit according to  claim 15  wherein the denture care active is selected from the group consisting of triclosan, baking soda, sodium fluoride, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, nystatin, grapefruit seed extract, stannous fluoride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, mono fluoro phosphate, Opatint D&C Red 27, polyphosphates, and cetylpyridium chloride.  
     
     
         16 . The denture care kit according to  claim 16  wherein the polyphosphate is sodium hexametaphosphate.  
     
     
         17 . The denture care kit according to  claim 14  wherein said composition further comprises a viscosity modifier.  
     
     
         18 . A denture care kit comprising: 
 (a) a non self-supporting composition comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000;    (b) an applicator for applying the polybutene to the artificial teeth or denture,    wherein the kit does not contain a dental care strip delivery system.    
     
     
         19 . The denture care kit according to  claim 19  wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 500 to about 2200.  
     
     
         20 . The denture care kit according to  claim 20  wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 750 to about 1500.  
     
     
         21 . The denture care kit according to  claim 19  wherein said composition further comprises at least one denture care active.  
     
     
         22 . The denture care kit according to  claim 22  wherein the denture care active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; fluoride ion sources; stannous ion sources; whitening agents; anti-microbial; anti-plaque agents; anti-inflammatory agents; nutrients; antioxidants; anti-viral agents; anti-fungal agents; analgesic and anesthetic agents; H-2 antagonists; components other than polybutene which impart a clean feel to the teeth; fragrances and sensates; pigments, dyes, lakes and colorants; flavorants; sweeteners; and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         23 . The denture care kit according to  claim 23  wherein the denture care active is selected from the group consisting of triclosan, baking soda, sodium fluoride, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, nystatin, grapefruit seed extract, stannous fluoride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, mono fluoro phosphate, Opatint D&C Red 27, polyphosphates, and cetylpyridium chloride.  
     
     
         24 . The denture care kit according to  claim 24  wherein the polyphosphate is sodium hexametaphosphate.  
     
     
         25 . The denture care kit according to  claim 19  wherein said composition further comprises a viscosity modifier.  
     
     
         26 . A method of coating the dentures by applying to the dentures a denture care composition comprising polybutene, wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.  
     
     
         27 . A method of providing sustained release of therapeutic and cosmetic actives to oral cavity by applying to the dentures a denture care composition comprising polybutene and a denture care active, wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.  
     
     
         28 . A method of inhibiting and preventing gingivitis, caries, staining, fungi, bacteria and plaque build up in the oral cavity by applying to the dentures a denture care composition comprising polybutene, wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.  
     
     
         29 . A method of imparting a clean feel to the dentures by applying to the dentures a denture care composition comprising polybutene and a denture care active, wherein the polybutene has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.