DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
Polyphenols/PEG based hydrogel system for a dental varnish

Abstract:

Described herein are dental treatment compositions, more particularly, a dental varnish composition useful in effective fluoridation, enhancement of remineralization the tooth enamel, and hypersensitivity through occlusion of dentine tubule. The dental varnish composition includes a hydrogel system and at least one fluoride source, wherein the dental varnish is water soluble. The hydrogel system includes at least one polyphenol having at least one phenol group, at least one polymer, and a metal ion. Described herein are also methods of making such dental varnish composition.