| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE33221 |
Dental restorative cement pastes |
May 22, 1990 |
| Compositions that are useful and unique as dental remineralizers and dental cements, as well as methods for their use, are disclosed. The compositions are mixtures of at least two sparingly soluble calcium phosphates that are present in excess and a dilute aqueous solution approximately |
| RE33161 |
Combinations of sparingly soluble calcium phosphates in slurries and pastes as mineralizers and |
February 6, 1990 |
| Dental restorative compositions containing a mixture of Ca.sub.4 (PO.sub.4).sub.2 O and at least one different calcium phosphate. |
| 7018460 |
Self-hardening calcium phosphate materials with high resistance to fracture, controlled strength |
March 28, 2006 |
| A bone replacement material and therapy comprises the combination of calcium phosphate compounds and two or more soluble fillers in the form of fibers, mesh or other materials which have the dual functions of reinforcing an in vivo implant while dissolving at a programmed rate to for |
| 6649669 |
Single solution bonding formulation |
November 18, 2003 |
| A single solution bonding formulation for dental applications comprising a plurality of at least one self-polymerizable polyvinyl acidic monomer or at least two different polymerizable polyvinyl acidic monomers, a calcium phosphate filler, at least one photoinitiator, optionally an accel |
| 6583248 |
Polymerizable cyclodextrin derivatives |
June 24, 2003 |
| The polymerizable cyclodextrin derivatives ("PCDs") of this invention relate to cyclodextrin derivatives wherein substantially each molecule of which contains one or more covalently attached polymerizable group or groups, may also contain one or more other types of functional groups |
| 6491900 |
Anti-carious candies and confections |
December 10, 2002 |
| Candies and confectioneries containing non-toxic sparingly soluble calcium and phosphate compounds as additives, cause the release of calcium and phosphate ions into the oral cavity gradually and persistently for a period no less than five minutes. Released calcium phosphate ions diffuse |
| 6458869 |
Etchant/primer composition, etchant/primer/adhesive monomer composition, kits and methods using |
October 1, 2002 |
| The present invention is directed to an etchant/primer composition, an etchant/primer/adhesive monomer composition, kits using the same and methods using the same for improved bonding to dental structures. The etchant/primer composition comprises a compound having the formula:wherein R=R |
| 6398859 |
Resin-based pulp capping and basing cements |
June 4, 2002 |
| A pulp-capping and base/lining cement comprising the combination of paste 1 and either paste 2 or a powder, wherein paste 1 contains a carboxylated monomer, dicalcium phophate, and water; and paste 2 or the powder contains a polymerizable base monomer and tetracalcium phosphate. The ceme |
| 6375894 |
Acid assisted cold welding and intermetallic formation and dental applications thereof |
April 23, 2002 |
| A metallic composite solid, containing alloys and/or intermetallics, is formed by compacting at moderate pressure a mixture of powder particles, foils or sheets at a temperature close to room temperature, well below the melting temperature of the constituent components and without the ad |
| 6334775 |
Continuous fiber-reinforced dental restorations |
January 1, 2002 |
| Continuous fibers, resin-fiber pastes, or continuous fiber-reinforced preforms are inserted into tooth cavities to form high-strength dental restorations. The fibers may be mixed or coated with a resin monomer and may be used with fillers such as fluoride-releasing fillers and colorants. |
| 6325992 |
Calcium phosphate hydroxyapatite precursor and methods for making and using the same |
December 4, 2001 |
| Calcium phosphate compositions that are particularly useful and unique as orthopedic and dental cements and remineralizers, as well as methods and kits for their use, and the resulting products are disclosed. The compositions comprise tetracalcium phosphate which has been prepared from |
| 6210759 |
Single-solution adhesive resin formulations |
April 3, 2001 |
| Single-solution adhesive resin formulations are made of predominantly dimethacrylates or diacrylates containing predominantly) two carboxyl groups and a functionalized methacrylate or acrylate diluent monomer. A novel light-activated initiator can be used for photopolymerization of s |
| 6206959 |
Single-solution adhesive resin formulations |
March 27, 2001 |
| Single-solution adhesive resin formulations are made of predominantly dimethacrylates or diacrylates containing (predominantly) two carboxyl groups and a functionalized methacrylate or acrylate diluent monomer. A novel light-activated initiator can be used for photopolymerization of |
| 6187838 |
Polymerizable conditioners for adhesive bonding to dentin and enamel |
February 13, 2001 |
| The use of polymerizable monomeric conditioning agents for treating the enamel and dentin of a tooth prior to application of a primer and subsequent application of a bonding resin, or a combination of a primer/bonding resin has been found to provide good shear bond strength on both m |
| 6114408 |
Single-solution adhesive resin formulations |
September 5, 2000 |
| Single-solution adhesive resin formulations are made of predominantly dimethacrylates or diacrylates containing (predominantly) two carboxy groups and a functionalized methacrylate or acrylate diluent monomer. A novel light-activated initiator can be used for photopolymerization of s |
| 6056930 |
Methods and compositions for mineralizing and fluoridating calcified tissues |
May 2, 2000 |
| This invention involves new compositions and methods of use and delivery of amorphous calcium compounds such as: amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (ACPF), amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate (ACCP), amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate fluoride (A |
| 6001897 |
Polymerizable conditioners for adhesive bonding to dentin and enamel |
December 14, 1999 |
| The use of polymerizable monomeric conditioning agents for treating the enamel and dentin of a tooth prior to application of a primer and subsequent application of a bonding resin, or a combination of a primer/bonding resin has been found to provide good shear bond strength on both m |
| 6000341 |
Methods and composition for mineralizing and fluoridating calcified tissues |
December 14, 1999 |
| This invention involves new compositions and methods of use and delivery of amorphous calcium compounds such as: amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (ACPF), amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate (ACCP), amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate fluoride (A |
| 5997624 |
Self-setting calcium phosphate cements and methods for preparing and using them |
December 7, 1999 |
| The invention includes methods and compositions relating to calcium phosphate cements, which self-harden substantially to hydroxyapatite at ambient temperature when in contact with an aqueous medium. More specifically the cements comprise a combination of one or more sparingly solubl |
| 5993786 |
Anti-carious chewing gums, candies, gels, toothpastes and dentifrices |
November 30, 1999 |
| The invention relates to anticarious delivery vehicles, specifically chewing gums, candies, confectioneries, toothpastes, dentifrices and gels. The invention specifically provides chewing gums, candies, confectioneries, toothpastes, dentifrices and gels containing non-toxic sparingly |
| 5976234 |
Self-setting calcium phosphate cements and methods for preparing and using them |
November 2, 1999 |
| The invention includes methods and compositions relating to calcium phosphate cements, which self-harden substantially to hydroxyapatite at ambient temperature when in contact with an aqueous medium. More specifically the cements comprise a combination of one or more sparingly solubl |
| 5929131 |
Polymerizable cyclodextrin derivatives |
July 27, 1999 |
| A library of diverse molecular configurations containing many combinations and permutations of polymerizable cyclodextrin derivatives (PCDs) is disclosed for use in dental bonding formulations and other applications. Each PCD molecule in the library contains numerous (at least one or mor |
| 5910551 |
Polymerizable cyclodextrin derivatives |
June 8, 1999 |
| A method for preparing polymerized libraries of polymerizable cyclodextrin derivatives (PCDs) for use in dental and other applications is disclosed. This is done by first preparing PCDs that are mixtures of reaction products resulting from reacting a cyclodextrin with a sufficient number |
| 5891448 |
Control of calcium fluoride formation in mouth rinses, dentifrices and gels |
April 6, 1999 |
| Specific compositions and methods are disclosed employing calcium fluoride inhibitors in two-component fluoride delivery systems to produce an initial delay in calcium fluoride formation and to control the rate of reactions that precipitate calcium fluoride in order to achieve enhanced |
| 5861445 |
Reinforcement of dental and other composite materials |
January 19, 1999 |
| A composition useful as a restorative material includes a curable matrix with whiskers which preferably have a silicon dioxide containing coating thereon that are then silanized and may also include optional particulate filler of the type which may release fluorides. The polymeric matrix |
| 5833954 |
Anti-carious chewing gums, candies, gels, toothpastes and dentifrices |
November 10, 1998 |
| The invention relates to anticarious delivery vehicles, specifically chewing gums, candies, confectioneries, toothpastes, dentifrices and gels. The invention specifically provides chewing gums, candies, confectioneries, toothpastes, dentifrices and gels containing non-toxic sparingly |
| 5792821 |
Polymerizable cyclodextrin derivatives |
August 11, 1998 |
| Polymerizable cyclodextrin derivatives (PCDs) are disclosed, wherein each molecule contains at least one covalently attached polymerizable group, may also contain one or more other covalently attached functional ligand group(s), such as free carboxyl group(s), may also contain molecularl |
| 5789610 |
Adhesion-promoting agents incorporating polyvalent cations |
August 4, 1998 |
| Materials and methods for preparing the surface of dentin, enamel, or other natural or industrial substrates containing or capable of binding metallic ions, for adhesion of composite materials or resins, are disclosed. Preferably, the substrate is treated with an aqueous solution compris |
| 5695729 |
Calcium phosphate hydroxyapatite precursor and methods for making and using the same |
December 9, 1997 |
| Calcium phosphate compositions that are particularly useful and unique as orthopedic and dental cements and remineralizers, as well as methods and kits for their use, and the resulting products are disclosed. The compositions comprise tetracalcium phosphate which has been prepared from |
| 5562895 |
Methods and compositions for mineralizing and flouridating calcified tissues |
October 8, 1996 |
| The invention involves new compositions and methods of use and delivery of amorphous calcium compounds such as: amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), amorphous calcium phoshate fluoride (ACPF), amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate (ACCP), amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate fluoride (ACC |
| 5525647 |
Method and device for controllably affecting the reaction of dental adhesives |
June 11, 1996 |
| This invention relates to dental restorative materials and adhesives, and particularly relates to the control of chemical reactions in chemically initiated dental restorative materials. The invention includes a method for controllably affecting the reaction of a chemiclly initiated liqui |
| 5525148 |
Self-setting calcium phosphate cements and methods for preparing and using them |
June 11, 1996 |
| The invention includes methods and compositions relating to calcium phosphate cements, which self-harden substantially to hydroxyapatite at ambient temperature when in contact with an aqueous medium. More specifically the cements comprise a combination of one or more sparingly solubl |
| 5522893 |
Calcium phosphate hydroxyapatite precursor and methods for making and using the same |
June 4, 1996 |
| Calcium phosphate compositions that are particularly useful and unique as orthopedic and dental cements and remineralizers, as well as methods and kits for their use, and the resulting products are disclosed. The compositions comprise tetracalcium phosphate which has been prepared from |
| 5476647 |
Complex calcium and fluoride containing mouth rinses, dentifrices, and chewable tablets |
December 19, 1995 |
| The present invention relates to compositions and methods for fluoridating teeth. More specifically, the invention is a reactive, multi-component composition consisting of an admixture of a stable, non-toxic soluble calcium salt and a soluble calcium complexing (chelating) agent, with a |
| 5460803 |
Methods and compositions for mineralizing and fluoridating calcified tissues |
October 24, 1995 |
| This invention involves new compositions and methods of use and delivery of amorphous calcium compounds such as: amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (ACPF), amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate (ACCP), amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate fluoride (A |
| 5437857 |
Methods and compositions for mineralizing and fluoridating calcified tissues |
August 1, 1995 |
| This invention involves the use of amorphous calcium compounds such as: amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (ACPF) and amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate (ACCP) for use in remineralizing teeth. These amorphous compounds or solutions which form t |
| 5427768 |
Carbonated solutions for treating, mineralizing and fluoridating calcified tissues and methods f |
June 27, 1995 |
| This invention involves methods and compositions for preparation of unstable carbonated calcium phosphate solutions, which are supersaturated with respect to calcium phosphate solids and carbon dioxide and the use of such solutions for the treatment of dental tissue and hyposalivation. |
| 5401783 |
Adhesion-promoting agents incorporating polyvalent cations |
March 28, 1995 |
| Materials and methods for preparing the surface of dentin, enamel, or other natural or industrial substrates containing or capable of binding metallic ions, for adhesion of composite materials or resins, are disclosed. Preferably, the substrate is treated with an aqueous solution compris |
| 5360666 |
Device and method for shielding healthy tissue during radiation therapy |
November 1, 1994 |
| During radiotherapy for malignant conditions, healthy tissues can suffer from radiation damage. Traditional radiation shields designed to protect healthy tissues are prepared by a lengthy, multi-step complex procedure. Materials are described for preparation of a radiation shield for use |
| 5320886 |
Hydrophilic crosslinking monomers and polymers made therefrom |
June 14, 1994 |
| This invention relates primarily to organofunctional monomers, predominantly dimethacrylates and/or diacrylates containing one or more (predominantly two carboxyl groups, with moieties that provide sufficient affinity with water to allow any desired amount of water and/or miscible fu |
| 5270351 |
Adhesion-promoting agents incorporating polyvalent cations |
December 14, 1993 |
| Materials and methods for preparing the surface of dentin, enamel, or other natural or industrial substrates containing or capable of binding metallic ions, for adhesion of composite materials or resins, are disclosed. Preferably, the substrate is treated with an aqueous solution compris |
| 5268167 |
Methods and compositions for mineralizing and fluoridating calcified tissues |
December 7, 1993 |
| This invention involves the use of amorphous calcium compounds such as: amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (ACPF) and amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate (ACCP) for use in remineralizing teeth. These amorphous compounds or solutions which form t |
| 5190990 |
Device and method for shielding healthy tissue during radiation therapy |
March 2, 1993 |
| During radiotherapy for malignant conditions, healthy tissues can suffer from radiation damage. Traditional radiation shields designed to protect healthy tissues are prepared by a lengthy, multi-step complex procedure. Materials are described for preparation of a radiation shield for use |
| 5145668 |
Fluoride containing mouth rinses, dentifrices, and gels |
September 8, 1992 |
| Previous mouthwashes and dentifrices containing fluoride contributed relatively modest amounts of additional fluoride to the tooth surfaces, and scavenged calcium from the teeth. The present invention can deposit significantly more fluoride in the mouth than previously used formulations |
| 5057018 |
Microcrystalline inserts for megafilled composite dental restorations |
October 15, 1991 |
| Means to decrease the effects of polymerization shrinkage, increase stiffness, decrease the coefficient of thermal expansion to a greater extent than previously possible, and improve the durability of composite restorations by use of improved microcrystalline glass inserts. Shaped pi |
| 5037639 |
Methods and compositions for mineralizing calcified tissues |
August 6, 1991 |
| This invention involves the use of amorphous calcium compounds such as: amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (ACPF) and amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate (ACCP) for use in remineralizing teeth. These amorphous compounds or solutions which form t |
| 5019337 |
Ductile intermetallic compounds for dental applications |
May 28, 1991 |
| Alloys suitable for dental or medical devices are disclosed. A typical alloy comprises about 35 to about 60% by weight of zirconium, about 1 to about 60% by weight of palladium and about 1 to about 60% by weight of ruthenium. |
| 4744759 |
Inserts for composite dental restorations |
May 17, 1988 |
| Means to decrease the effects of polymerization shrinkage, increase stiffness, decrease the coefficient of thermal expansion and improve the durability of composite restorations by use of inserts are disclosed. Pieces of an aluminoborosilicate glass are phase-separated by heating to |
| 4659751 |
Simplified method for obtained strong adhesive bonding of composites to dentin, enamel and other |
April 21, 1987 |
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| 4627482 |
Arc-furnace for the production of small investment castings of reactive or refractory metals suc |
December 9, 1986 |
| An arc furnace and investment casting apparatus includes a copper base with an integrally formed crucible having a passage therethrough. A vacuum chamber is positioned on the top of the copper crucible with a non-consumable cathode projecting into the chamber to effect melting of met |
