Min XING, et al Sr-Ca-Ba-TiO3 Toothpaste -- Whitens &
remineralizes teeth; articles & patents

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**Min XING, et al**  
**Sr-Ca-Ba-TiO3
Toothpaste**

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[**https://phys.org/news/2026-01-toothbrush-powder-whitens-teeth.html**](https://phys.org/news/2026-01-toothbrush-powder-whitens-teeth.html)**Toothbrush-activated powder whitens, repairs and
protects teeth****Min Xing, et al**  
*Sr-, Ca-Doped BaTiO3 with Synergistic
Piezoelectric Catalysis and Microbial Balance Effects
Enables Tooth Whitening for Home Oral Health*...Herein, a nondestructive, convenient teeth
whitening strategy based on Ba0.9Sr0.05Ca0.05TiO3 (BSCT)
accompanied by piezoelectric catalysis, biomimetic
remineralization, and microbial community regulation has been
reported. BSCT can generate acentO2a and acentOH in situ under
mechanical vibration, resulting in degradation of organic dyes
and inhibition of cariogenic bacterial activity. Besides, the
Ca2+ and Sr2+ ions released from BSCT form localized
ion-enriched zones on enamel and dentin surfaces, promoting
remineralization of minerals. Mechanistically, we reveal that
the piezoelectric polarization field enhances antibacterial
efficacy by disrupting the bacterial membrane potential and
structural integrity, weakening the proton motive force (PMF),
and subsequently inhibiting F0F1-ATP synthase activity to block
ATP synthesis. Notably, this study presents an innovative
discovery that BSCT selectively inhibits dominant pathogenic
bacteria while promoting the restoration of beneficial microbial
communities, thereby facilitating the reconstruction of oral
ecological homeostasis....  
  


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[**https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.5c16997?goto=supporting-info**](https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.5c16997?goto=supporting-info)**Supporting Info  
[ [PDF](XingToothPowdernn5c16997_si_001.pdf) ]**  


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**[CN119430910](CN119430910A.pdf) --
Piezoelectric ceramic powder for whitening and mineralizing
teeth as well as preparation method and application of
piezoelectric ceramic powder**   
The purpose of this invention is to provide a convenient and
long-lasting piezoelectric ceramic powder for promoting teeth
whitening and mineralization repair, as well as its preparation
method and application. This ceramic powder generates active
oxygen under ultrasonic/mechanical stimulation for teeth
whitening and promotes mineralization repair of the tooth
surface, avoiding tooth damage caused by excessive use of
bleaching agents during teeth whitening.  
  
The method for preparing the piezoelectric ceramic powder used
for teeth whitening and mineralization includes the following
steps:  
  
(1) Based on the chemical formula
Ba<sub>1-2x</sub>Sr<sub>x</sub>Ca<sub>x</sub>TiO<sub>3</sub>,
weigh barium acetate (99% purity), calcium acetate (99% purity),
and strontium acetate (98% purity) according to the molar ratio
of (1-2x):x:x, dissolve them in acetic acid, then mix them
evenly at 60-90a for 30 min, and then cool them naturally to
room temperature to obtain solution A;  
  
(2) Dissolve tetrabutyl titanate in 1 mL of acetylacetone and 9
mL of ethylene glycol methyl ether according to the
stoichiometric ratio to form homogenized solution B;  
  
(3) Mix and stir solutions A and B for 5 hours and age for 24 to
96 hours to form homogenized solution C, and then dry it at 90
to 150A degC to form dry sol;  
[n0013]  
  
(4) The dry sol was heat-treated at 600-1200a (heating rate
5a/min) for 2h to form BaSrCaTiO<sub>3</sub>based
ceramic powder (BSCT).  
  
In step (1), x = 0.05 and the stirring temperature is 70a.  
  
In step (3), the aging time is 72 hours and the drying
temperature is 120a.  
  
The heat treatment temperature in step (4) is 900a.  
  
The application of the piezoelectric ceramic powder used for
teeth whitening and mineralization is its application in teeth
whitening and promoting the mineralization and repair of tooth
surfaces.  
  
Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the
present invention are as follows:  
  
(1) The piezoelectric ceramic powder described in this invention
can respond efficiently to external ultrasonic stimulation and
generate active oxygen with strong oxidizing ability (such as
superoxide anion, hydrogen peroxide, etc.). These active oxygens
can not only effectively decompose and remove stains on the
tooth surface, such as coffee stains, tea stains, tobacco
stains, etc., but also have a good piezoelectric effect and can
be used for teeth whitening.  
  
(2) The piezoelectric ceramic powder of the present invention
contains Ca and Sr ions, which can promote the mineralization
and repair of the tooth surface, thereby enhancing the hardness
and anti-caries ability of the teeth.  
  
(3) The piezoelectric ceramic powder described in this invention
has good biocompatibility, ensuring its safety in the oral
environment and the feasibility of long-term use.  
  
This invention relates to a BaSrCaTiO\_NER12-based piezoelectric
ceramic powder (named "BSCT"), its preparation method, and its
applications.  
This invention uses the sol-gel method to prepare a precursor
liquid, which is then aged and dried to prepare a dry sol, and
finally heat-treated to obtain piezoelectric ceramic powder.  
This piezoelectric powder can generate active oxygen under
mechanical stress and ultrasonic stimulation, which can be used
for teeth whitening to remove stains on the tooth surface and
can promote tooth surface mineralization.  
  
The present invention will be further illustrated with examples
below.  
It should also be understood that the following embodiments are
only used to further illustrate the present invention and should
not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the
present invention.   
  
Preparation of
Ba<sub>0.9</sub>Sr<sub>0.05</sub>Ca<sub>0.05</sub>TiO<sub>3</sub>
powder by sol-gel: (1) Barium acetate (purity 99%), strontium
acetate (purity 99%), and calcium acetate (purity 98%) were
dissolved in 30 mL of acetic acid according to the
stoichiometric ratio, and magnetically stirred at 70 A degC for 30
min until completely dissolved. The solution was then cooled to
room temperature to form a homogenized solution A; (2)
Tetrabutyl titanate was dissolved in 1 mL of acetylacetone and 9
mL of ethylene glycol methyl ether according to the
stoichiometric ratio to form a homogenized solution B; (3)
Solutions A and B were mixed and stirred for 5 h and aged for 72
h to form a homogenized solution C; (4) Homogenized solution C
was dried at 120 A degC for 24 h to form a dry sol; (5) The dry sol
was heat-treated at 900 A degC (heating rate 5 A degC/min) for 2 h to
form BaSrCaTiO<sub>3</sub>based ceramic powder,
named BSCT.  
  
the prepared powder has a particle size of approximately 80 nm
and contains Ti, Ba, Ca, O, and Sr elements, which are uniformly
distributed.  
  
the amplitude and phase diagrams of the prepared powder show
obvious contrast changes and distinct butterfly-shaped
displacement-voltage curves and phase change curves, indicating
that the polarization direction of the powder changes under
voltage changes and exhibits hysteresis, suggesting that the
powder has a piezoelectric effect.  
[n0036]  
  
after ultrasonic treatment, obvious superoxide radical peaks and
hydroxyl radical peaks can be captured in BSCT powder,
indicating that BSCT powder can generate
A*O<sup>2-</sup> and A*OH after ultrasonic treatment.  
  
The ultrasonic instrument was set to 2W, and the ultrasonic
treatment lasted for 40 minutes... with the extension of
ultrasonic treatment time, the blue color of the indigo carmine
solution in the piezoelectric powder group gradually faded, and
the absorbance intensity at 600 nm decreased with the extension
of time.  the tooth color changed significantly after
powder treatment and became similar to the color before
treatment.  
  
the SEM results show that obvious crystalline particle deposits
can be observed on the enamel and dentin surfaces of teeth
treated with BSCT powder. The XRD results show the appearance of
weak peaks attributed to hydroxyapatite, indicating that BSCT
powder helps mineralize the tooth surface.  
  
Human gingival fibroblasts were isolated from healthy gingival
tissue collected from patients and cultured in DMEM high-glucose
medium (supplemented with 15% FBS and 1% penicillin and
antibiotics).  
  
Prepare DMEM high-glucose medium with 1 mg/mL BSCT powder, and
collect the extract after 48 h.  
  


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