BONE AND LIGAMENT STIMULATING NON-STICK GUM

Abstract

A chewing gum composition that can be used by patients using removable orthodontic appliances is provided. The chewing action provided by the gum composition stimulates bones and ligaments which helps the removable orthodontic appliance move the patient's teeth in a predetermined fashion.

Claims

1. A chewing gum composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition: (a) 0.01 to 1% by weight of calcium stearate; (b) 25 to 85% by weight of a gum base comprising a buffering agent selected from the group consisting of acetates, glycinates, phosphates, carbonates, glycerophosphates, citrates, borates, and mixtures thereof; (c) 10 to 35% by weight of at least one sweetening agent selected from the group consisting of xylitol, sorbitol, isomalt, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, and saccharin; (d) 1 to 10% by weight of flavoring agents selected from the group consisting of menthol flavor, eucalyptus, mint flavor and/or L-menthol.

2. The chewing gum composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from the group consisting of fillers, disintegrants, binders, lubricants, and antioxidants.

3. The chewing gum composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum composition is non-disintegrating.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Embodiments of the present invention is comprised of at least the following ingredients:

TABLE-US-00001 Dental non-stick base X % Xylitol X % Citric Acid X % Titanium dioxide X % Mint flavoring X % Peppermint Aroma Oil X % Peppermint powder X % Water X % Calcium Stearate X %

[0017] Strawberry, watermelon, peppermint, winter mint, spearmint, or any other flavors deemed may be added to the base gum compound to satisfy market needs.

[0018] In operation, the patient would chew one or two pieces of gum for about 10 minutes to help to simulate the bones and ligaments associated with the teeth being repositioned. Patients should not exceed 10 minutes of use is doing so may cause undue stress in the temporomandibular joint.

[0019] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, it is apparent that modifications and alterations of those embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. It is to be expressly understood that such modifications and alterations are within the scope and spirit of the present invention, as set forth in the following claims. Further, it is to be understood that the invention(s) described herein is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the preceding description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.