| abstract |
The invention relates to an agent for bleaching teeth containing: 0.3 to 30 % by weight of a bleaching component selected from hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide; 4 to 80 % by water, 0.05 to 1.00 % by weight of a complexing agent selected from the group consisting of biphosphonates, and; 0.1 to 3.0 % by weight of a thickening agent, the inventive agent having a pH value ranging from 4 to 7 and a viscosity ranging from 1,000 to 120,000 mPas (measured with Brookfield RVF; up to 40,000 mPas Spindle 4/4UpM; from 40,000 mPas Spindle TE/4UpM; Helipath). The inventive agent is used, in particular, in an applicator with an applicator head, which can be impregnated with the agent, for applying to the tooth surfaces of the user. |