Caries preventive desensitizing and fluoridizing dental varnishes

摘要

Disclosed are dental varnishes comprising reaction products of rosins with polyalcohols dissolved in mixtures of C₂-C₄ alcohols with C₅-C₇ hydrocarbons or C₅-C₇ hydrocarbons alone which have been found effective in preventing tooth decay and alleviating tooth sensitivity. Such varnishes may, optionally, incorporate therapeutic, antimicrobial and sensory enhancing ingredients.