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Process for producing a surface-modified dental article

US11998417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2021
Grant dateJun 4, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C5/30
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a process of producing a surface-modified non-metallic dental article, the process comprising the steps of providing a non-metallic dental article having an outer and an inner surface, applying a curable composition on the inner surface of the dental article (to form a layer of the curable composition on the inner surface), applying particles on the curable composition located on the inner surface of the dental article to achieve a surface roughness Ra of 1 to 30 μm, curing the applied curable composition, the chemical composition of the curable composition being different from the chemical composition of the dental article. The invention also relates to a surface-modified non-metallic dental article obtained or obtainable by such a process and a kit of parts comprising such a surface-modified non-metallic dental article and a dental cement.

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