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Sam R Aspinall1, Jane K Parker2, Vitaliy V Khutoryanskiy1
1Department of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, UK.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces
|January 17, 2021
Summary
This review examines oral care product components and formulation challenges. Despite advanced products, rising dental caries indicate a need for improved oral hygiene strategies and ingredient delivery.
Area of Science:
- Oral hygiene and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Materials science and chemistry of dental products.
Background:
- Oral care has ancient roots, essential for controlling plaque, malodor, and preventing dental caries.
- Modern oral hygiene products like toothpastes and mouthwashes are complex pharmaceutical formulations.
- Despite advancements, the incidence of dental caries remains a significant global health concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the physical, chemical, and structural properties of key oral care product components.
- To identify challenges in enhancing the efficacy of oral care products for improved dental health.
- To explore strategies for controlled and extended release of vital dental health ingredients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications on oral care product formulations.
- Analysis of the properties of active and inactive ingredients in toothpastes and mouthwashes.
- Examination of formulation challenges related to the oral cavity's complexity and consumer demands.
Main Results:
- Key components' properties are crucial for product efficacy but present formulation challenges.
- Advanced formulations aim for controlled ingredient release to combat oral health issues.
- The increasing incidence of dental caries highlights limitations in current oral care approaches.
Conclusions:
- Improving oral care efficacy requires overcoming complex formulation and delivery challenges.
- Further research into ingredient properties and controlled release is vital for dental health.
- Addressing the rising prevalence of dental caries necessitates innovation in oral hygiene product development.
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