Topical vitamin D oral supplement compositions

1. A vitamin D composition useful in topically treating oral inflammation comprising:

a saliva-soluble, aqueous-free emulsion carrier; wherein said saliva-soluble, aqueous-free emulsion carrier comprises polydimethylsiloxane selected from the group consisting of polydimethylsiloxane at 1500 cs, at 12,500 cs, at 100,000 cs, at 250,000 cs, at 500,000 cs, at 750,000 cs, at 1.5 million cs, at 2.2 million cs, at 2.5 million cs and combinations thereof which is emulsified in a nonionic surfactant that is capable of forming a mucoadhesive gel in the presence of saliva; wherein said nonionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of poloxamer 237, poloxamer 338, poloxamer 407 and combinations thereof;

a therapeutically effective level of vitamin D; and

a trans-oral mucosal absorption facilitator selected from the group consisting of dexpanthenol, d-Limonene, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol (PEG), benzyl alcohol, cross-linked poly acrylic acid, chitosan, N-trimethylchitosan, menthol and combinations thereof,

wherein the saliva-soluble, aqueous-free emulsion carrier and/or trans-oral mucosal absorption facilitator comprises a poloxamer and said composition is aqueous free; and

wherein:

upon application to the oral mucosa, said composition forms a saliva-soluble, mucoadhesive gel, substantive to said oral mucosa;

upon continuous exposure of said saliva-soluble, mucoadhesive gel to saliva flow, said mucoadhesive gel gradually dissolves effecting controlled release of said vitamin D and said trans-oral mucosal-absorption facilitator onto said oral mucosa; and

upon contacting said oral mucosa, said vitamin D and trans-oral mucosal absorption facilitator passively diffuse through said oral mucosa:

(a) regulating the in vivo availability and immune response of vitamin D;

(b) maintaining adequate levels of circulating vitamin D; and

(c) minimizing the risk of hypercalcemia.

2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said vitamin D is selected from the group consisting of:

a Vitamin D compounds with hydroxyl groups at the 1, 3 and 25 carbon positions,

an ester of 1α,25-dihydroxy vitamin D 3 ,

an ester of 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D 3 ,

1,25(OH) 2 D 3 ,

Calcitriol, 25(OH)D 3 , an analog of 25(OH)D 3 , and combinations thereof.

3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein application means for said composition is selected from the group consisting of interproximal devices coated with said composition, oral gels, oral ointments, oral pastes, oral varnishes, oral liquids and combinations thereof.

4. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein said interproximal device application means is selected from the group consisting of compression coated: dental tape, multifilament or monofilament dental floss or interproximal devices, coated one-handed: dental devices, dental picks, dental stimulators and combinations thereof.

5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said vitamin D enhances innate immunity by upregulating the antimicrobial peptide cathelicidin.

6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said vitamin D is 1α,25-dihydoxyvitamin D.

7. The composition according to claim 6 , wherein said 1α,25-dihydoxyvitamin D is calcitriol.

8. The composition according to claim 7 , wherein said 1α,25-dihydoxyvitamin D's effects on the immune system include:

modulating TCR;

decreasing TH1/TH17/CD4 and T cells and cytokines;

increasing regulatory T cells;

down regulating T cell-driven production; and

inhibiting dendritic cell differentiation.

9. A method for treating oral inflammation comprising topically administering to the oral mucosa a vitamin D supplement composition comprising:

a saliva-soluble, aqueous-free emulsion carrier; wherein said saliva-soluble, aqueous-free emulsion carrier comprises polydimethylsiloxane selected from the group consisting of polydimethylsiloxane at 1500 cs, at 12,500 cs, at 100,000 cs, at 250,000 cs, at 500,000 cs, at 750,000 cs, at 1.5 million cs, at 2.2 million cs, at 2.5 million cs and combinations thereof which is emulsified in a nonionic surfactant that is capable of forming a mucoadhesive gel in the presence of saliva; wherein said nonionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of poloxamer 237, poloxamer 338, poloxamer 407 and combinations thereof;

a therapeutically effective level of vitamin D; and

a trans-oral mucosal absorption facilitator selected from the group consisting of dexpanthenol, d-Limonene, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol (PEG), benzyl alcohol, cross-linked poly acrylic acid, chitosan, N-trimethylchitosan, menthol and combinations thereof,

wherein the saliva-soluble, aqueous-free emulsion carrier and/or trans-oral mucosal absorption facilitator comprises a poloxamer and said composition is aqueous free; and

wherein:

upon application to the oral mucosa, said composition forms a saliva-soluble, mucoadhesive gel, substantive to said oral mucosa;

upon continuous exposure of said saliva-soluble, mucoadhesive gel to saliva flow, said mucoadhesive gel gradually dissolves effecting controlled release of said vitamin D and said trans-oral mucosal-absorption facilitator onto said oral mucosa; and

upon contacting said oral mucosa, said vitamin D and trans-oral mucosal absorption facilitator passively diffuse through said oral mucosa:

(a) regulating the in vivo availability and immune response of vitamin D;

(b) maintaining adequate levels of circulating vitamin D; and

(c) minimizing the risk of hypercalcemia.

10. A method, according to claim 9 , wherein said vitamin D supplement is selected from the group consisting of:

Vitamin D,

Vitamin D compounds with hydroxyl groups at 1, 3 and 25 carbon positions,

esters of 1α,25-dihydroxy vitamin D 3 ,

esters of 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D 3 ,

1,25(OH) 2 D 3 analogs of 1,25(OH) 2 D 3 ,

Calcitriol, 25(OH)D 3 , analogs of 25(OH)D 3 and combinations thereof.

11. A method, according to claim 9 , wherein application means for said topical vitamin D oral supplement composition is selected from the group consisting of interproximal devices coated with said composition, oral gels, oral ointments, oral pastes, oral varnishes, oral sealants, oral rinses, oral liquids and combinations thereof.

12. A method for treating oral inflammation comprising topically administering vitamin D supplement compositions, according to claim 9 , wherein said composition is applied repetitively throughout the day with a vitamin D supplement gel in combination with daily topical administration with a dental device coated with said composition.