Inventors:
John P. Viccaro - Whitestone NY
Assignee:
Lever Brothers Company - New York NY
International Classification:
A61K 718, A61K 722, A61K 3316, A61K 3330
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a composition, comprising: (i) an amount of ammonium fluorometallate effective to treat, control or substantially prevent oral problems, diseases or conditions; and (ii) a carrier for said fluorometallate suitable for use in the oral cavity. It also discloses a method for treating, controlling or substantially preventing oral problems, diseases or conditions which consists essentially of contacting dental tissues, surfaces or oral cavity with ammonium fluorometallate or a preparation thereof including nonfluoro ammonium metallate.