Affixing an artificial element to a surface of dentine, enamel, bone, or a corresponding substitute material
US10507083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/12
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A medical method of affixing an element to a surface of dentine, tooth enamel, bone tissue, or corresponding substitute material. The method includes the steps of: providing an attachment composition, the attachment composition having a mixture of: a thermoplastic component; and a hardenable (for example curable) component. The hardenable component is different from the thermoplastic component. The method further includes the steps of: positioning the attachment composition relative to the surface of dentine, tooth enamel, bone tissue, or corresponding substitute material; and activating the attachment composition to attach to the surface or to attach to the element positioned relative to the surface. The step of activating the attachment composition includes activating the attachment composition by means of mechanical vibration.
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