Denture material having anti-microbial properties
US12195570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K2003/0806
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Antimicrobial polymer composite materials are disclosed that are suitable for making oral devices used in dental applications, such as denture bases. Acrylic resin composite materials comprising antimicrobial polymers and antimicrobial fillers provide reduction in common oral microorganisms after long-term aging, with reduced release rate of antimicrobial agents from the composite material. Antimicrobial polymers are prepared from compositions comprising acrylate and/or methacrylate monomers and polymerizable quaternary ammonium silicon-containing compounds.
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