| abstract |
An Anticalculus Oral Composition, typically a mouthwash or dentifrice gel, containing compound having C-O-P bonds, such as phytic acid or an alkali metal (including ammonium) salt thereof as anticalculus agent, homogeneously distributed in a dentally acceptable oral vehicle. Also, present to inhibit enzymatic hydrolysis of the phytic compound and to promote caries reduction is an alkali metal fluoride. |