Toothpaste
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Dr. Mohd. Aqil
Department of Pharmaceutics
SPER, Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi
Structure of Tooth
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Dentifrices (Dental Products)
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Toothpaste
Toothpastes are most popular and widely used
preparations for cleansing teeth and possess the
largest market share amongst all dentifrices.
Though more expensive than toothpowders yet
toothpastes are more preferred because of the
following reasons:
Attractive consistency.
Better coverage of dental set up.
Easy to take measured quantity on the tooth
brush.
No spillage and wastage.
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Applications of toothpaste
Toothpastes are primarily
used for cleansing of
teeth.
They are also used for
polishing and whitening of
the teeth.
They prevent halitosis
(bad odour) and refresh
the breath.
They improve
remineralisation of teeth.
They reduce
hypersensitivity of teeth.
They inhibit formation of
calculus or tartar.
They prevent and remove
dental plaque.
They prevent caries and
tooth decay.
They are recommended
for prevention of
periodontal disease.
They are claimed to be
effective in correction of
xerostomia and mouth
ulcer.
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Ideal Characteristics of Toothpaste
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Formulation of Toothpaste
I Basic ingredients
Abrasives
Detergents
Humectants
Binding agents
Sweetening Agents
Flavors
Preservatives
II Special ingredients
Coloring agents
Bleaching agents
Lubricants
Therapeutic ingredients
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Tooth Powder
Tooth powders are one of the oldest, simplest
and the cheapest dental preparations.
Their market share has been reduced over the
years due to popularity of toothpastes.
Disadvantages of tooth powder are:-
Floating of powders in air during preparation
and use.
Formation of cake on storage.
Uneven distribution in mouth.
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Formulation of
Toothpowder
The basic ingredients used in tooth powder
are the same except that the binders,
humectants and solvent are not required.
Abrasives used in tooth powders are also same
as in tooth pastes like calcium carbonate,
calcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate etc.
Heavy grade calcium carbonate is used in
tooth powders whereas lighter grade is used
in tooth pastes.
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Preparation of Toothpowder
Mix all the ingredients in ascending
order of their weights in a ribbon
type or agitator type mixture.
Finally spray the favouring agent on
top of the above powder mix and
stir well.
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SUMMARY
Dentifrices (e.g. toothpaste) are oral health care products used
to make the teeth appear clean, shiny and attractive. They are
also used for prevention of caries, tooth decay, plaque, tartar
(calculus), hypersensitivity, bad odor, and periodontal diseases.
Dentifrices are available in paste, powder, gel and stick forms.
The basic ingredients of a tooth paste include abrasives,
surfactants, humectants, binding agents, sweetening agents,
flavors and preservatives. In tooth powders binders and
humectants are not required.
Some special ingredients are added in dental products as
desired. These include coloring agents, bleaching agents,
lubricants and therapeutic ingredients.
Dental products should be evaluated for abrasiveness, particle
size, consistency, cleansing action, pH, foaming action,
moisture, heavy metals, effect of special ingredients.
Dentifrices should be used with caution by children under six
years as they have been reported to cause dental fluorosis.
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