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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2000
Nagaraj Dixit, Plainsboro, NJ (US);
Kowsilla P. Pillay, New York, NY (US);
Robert J. Gambogi, Belle Mead, NJ (US);
Colgate Palmolive Company, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
A two component dental composition is disclosed which eliminates or substantially reduces the discomfort and pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity which composition comprises a first dentifrice component having an alkaline pH and contains a potassium ion releasable compound and an alkali metal silicate, a second dentifrice component having an acid pH, the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined for application to teeth requiring relief from dentine hypersensitivity, whereby heightened desensitization is experienced by the user.