Formulation ingredients for toothpastes and mouthwashes

Edina Vranić; Amela Lačević; Aida Mehmedagić; Alija Uzunović

doi:10.17305/bjbms.2004.3362

Authors

Edina Vranić Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sarajevo
Amela Lačević Department of Dental Pathology and Endodontics, Faculty of Stomatology, University of Sarajevo
Aida Mehmedagić Department of Pharmacokinetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sarajevo Institute for Quality Control of Medicines
Alija Uzunović Institute for Quality Control of Medicines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17305/bjbms.2004.3362

Keywords:

formulation, ingredients, toothpastes, mouthwashes

Abstract

In order to achieve the multi-claim products required for the dental care category, it is necessary for the formulator to use a variety of different ingredients. This places a number of demands on the development process. Innovations in the areas of pharmaceutical technology have contributed to the formulation of the products having superior efficacy as well as other attributes that may contribute to clinical response and patient acceptability. Improved clinical efficacy and tolerability, along with conditioning signals, should encourage patient compliance with oral hygiene further complementing professional efforts directed at disease prevention. The most effective way of preventing the development of dental disease is in controlling the production of dental plaque. It is formed by microbial action. The removal of plaque from the teeth and related areas is essential for the maintenance of a healthy mouth.

In this paper we have presented the main components of toothpastes and mouthwashes. For the active ingredients, their supposed effect as therapeutic agents is also explained.