Irrigating and lavage compositions

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A61K 7/16 (1990.01)

Patent

CA 2028907

ABSTRACT Irrigants to be used with vibratory scaling appa- ratus and lavage are provided. The irrigants of the invention are characterized in that they contain a surfactant of the plaque and endotoxin solvating type in an amount of about 0.01 to about 5% of said compo- sition and water and have the characteristics of being a free-flowing liquid free of substances having high humectant properties and drying with a relatively non- sticky residue. Other optimal ingredients are calcium chelating compounds and taste enhancers and alcohol. The irrigants are formulated so that they have minimal stickiness on drying, minimal foaming and do not gum-up the apparatus in which they are used. Also provided is a method for treating dental diseases comprising apply- ing the irrigants of the invention through a vibratory scaling apparatus to substantially optimize the effi- ciency of said apparatus and to substantially optimize destruction and removal of infectious bacteria using said apparatus and the removal or inactivation of endo- toxins derived from bacteria or the host.

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