Abstract:
The invention relates to a kit of parts comprising a Base Paste (B) and a Catalyst Paste (C), Base Paste (B) comprising a cationically hardenable component, Catalyst Paste (C) comprising a starter component suitable to contribute to the hardening of the cationically hardenable compound, the composition obtained when combining the compositions of Base Paste (B) and Catalyst Paste (C) comprising in addition a porous water-adsorbing component and water, the porous water-adsorbing component being selected from molecular sieves, zeolites, silica gel and mixtures thereof, wherein either the porous water-adsorbing component is present in Base Paste (B) and the water is present in Catalyst Paste (C), or the water-adsorbing component is present in Catalyst Paste (C) and the water is present in Base Paste (B). The invention also relates to a dental retraction composition obtainable by mixing Base Paste (B) and Catalyst Paste (C) and to a process of taking a dental impression and/or conducting a dental retraction using the kit of parts.
Abstract:
Block for use in a CAD/CAM system for the manufacture of a dental restauration, said block consisting of a thermoplastic polymer comprising PEEK including radiopaque particles selected from the group comprising BaZrO3, YbF3, Yb2O3, SrO, SrZrO3, SiO2—ZrO2, SiO2—Yb2O3, Lu2O3, LUF3.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for detecting demineralization of a surface of a tooth, comprising a) contacting the tooth of a subject with an orally acceptable, binding composition comprising a binding agent that binds to a demineralized surface of the tooth; b) removing unbound binding compound; c) contacting the tooth with an orally acceptable, detector composition comprising a probe compound that reacts with the binding agent to form a visually detectable reaction product; and d) detecting formation of the reaction product as an indication of the presence or extent of surface demineralization of the tooth. Systems, kits, and compositions for practicing the methods are also provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A gutta-percha composition for filling a tooth root canal includes a temperature indicating component, such that the user has a visual indication that the material is ready for placement in the prepared canal. The material may include a thermochromatic dye, bismuth oxide or the like, in an otherwise conventional obturation material.
Abstract:
The present invention provides dental compositions and devices comprising a rechargeable fluoride delivery system wherein the rechargeable fluoride delivery system comprises a layered double hydroxide with the formula M(II)1−x M(III)x (OH)2 (An−)x/n yH2O where M(II) is a divalent cation, M(III) is a trivalent cation, A is an anion with a charge, x is a value between 0.2 and 0.33, y is an integer between 1 and 10 and n has a value of 1.
Abstract:
The present invention relates in a first aspect to an adhesion material for use in an individual containing encapsulated phase-change material. In particular, the adhesion material is for cosmetical or medicinal use in the body of an individual. The adhesion material contains encapsulated phase-change material having preferably a phase transition temperature above 40° C., like above 55° C. The adhesion material is particularly useful for adhering elements, like dental restorations, e.g. crowns or bridge, or brackets on elements in the body of an individual, like teeth or implants. That is, the adhesion material is particularly useful for adhering material in dental applications. In another aspect, a method is provided allowing removing a bracket, a crown or bridge, from implants, abutments or teeth. Furthermore, dental implant restoration systems and kits for permanent fixation of implants allowing improved removal thereof are provided.
Abstract:
A single-paste, self-adhesive dental curable composition that has strong self-adhesion to biological hard tissues (such as enamel and dentin of teeth) and good color tone adaptability suitable for use for aesthetic restoration is provided. A dental curable composition contains: an inorganic particle (A) with an average grain size in the range of 0.1 to 50 μm; an inorganic particle (B) with an average grain size in the range of 0.1 to 50 μm; a polymerizable monomer (C); and a polymerization catalyst (D). The refractive index na of the inorganic particle (A) and the refractive index nb of the inorganic particle (B) meet the relationship of na>nb. A cured resin material (E), which is obtained by curing a polymerizable composition containing the polymerizable monomer (C) and the polymerization catalyst (D), has a refractive index ne that meets the relationship (1): 0≦|na−ne|
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a method for treating or preventing periodontal disease, such as gingivitis or periodontitis. The method may comprise providing an antimicrobial composition disposed within a reservoir, the reservoir being fluidly connected to an exterior surface of an applicator having a frictional stress value sufficient to cause mechanical displacement of a biofilm present on an oral cavity surface; dispensing said antimicrobial composition through said applicator onto said exterior surface of said applicator; applying the antimicrobial composition to the oral cavity surface; and rubbing said applicator onto said oral cavity surface and exerting pressure towards said oral cavity surface.
Abstract:
Compositions comprising an antimicrobial effective concentration of sucralose and methods of using for treating pharyngeal and other bacterial conditions.