Dentifrices & “Formulation of Dentifrices”

What is a Dentifrice?
According to American Dental Association, Council on Dental Therapeutics:-
“ A dentifrices is a substance used with a toothbrush for the purpose of cleaning the accessible surface of the teeth”


“Webster” described the term Dentifrices as derived from “Dens” (tooth ) and “fricare” ( to rub ) .
Function of a dentifrice:-
Forms of dentifrices:-
General Formulation:-
Recent Modifications:-
References

1. “Formulation of Dentifrices” Diptarco Singha B.Pharm; 6 th semester;

2. What is a Dentifrice? According to American Dental Association, Council on Dental Therapeutics:- “ A dentifrices is a substance used with a toothbrush for the purpose of cleaning the accessible surface of the teeth ” “ Webster ” described the term Dentifrices as derived from “ Dens ” ( tooth ) and “ fricare ” ( to rub ) .

3. Function of a dentifrice:-

4. Forms of dentifrices:-

5. General Formulation:- A brasives & Polishing agents, (55-65%) Detergents & Foaming agents, (1-2%) Sweetening agent, Flavors, Preservatives, (0.05-0.5%) Special therapeutic & whitening agents, (q.s) However, In addition to these, toothpaste also contains two more ingredients:- Humectant, (1%) Binding agents, (10-30%) (1-5%)

6. Abrasives & Polishing agents:-

7. Detergents & Foaming agents:-

8. Sweetening Agents:- Flavors:- Preservatives:- Sweetening agent is very important in dentifrice. It is mainly used in order to mask the other tastes. Eg:- Sodium saccharide (0.05-0.31%) Flavors are essentially to be incorporated in dentifrices for long term in the mouth & also for leaving a pleasant & refreshing smell in the mouth after use.as a result the bad odour in mouth is masked. Eg:- Peppermint oil, Spearmint oil, clove oil etc. These are essentially required in dentifrices as the product may be prone to microbial growth due to the presence of gums and water. Eg:- Alcohols, benzoates, formaldehyde etc.

9. Special Ingredients:-

10. In case of toothpastes & Gels:-

11. Humectants:- Binding agents:- This prevents the drying out of the product & locks the moisture within to impart the plasticity characters. Eg:- Glycerin, Sorbitol, Propylene glycol etc. Binding agents prevent the separation of solid & liquid ingredients during storage. They are usually derived from cellulose, sodium carboxy-methyl cellulose being most commonly used. Other examples are- Carrageenan, Xantham gums & alginates.

12. Recent Modifications:-

13. References:-

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