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Method of masking a dental support structure of a dental prosthesis made of highly translucent ceramic material

US12268761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2024
Grant dateApr 8, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/9661
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for masking the appearance of a support structure underlying a highly translucent ceramic dental restoration is provided. The porous form of a zirconia ceramic dental restoration is treated with a liquid masking composition comprising 0.4 wt % to 50 wt % of one or more masking agents. The masking composition is applied to the internal surface of a restoration and a region of the facial surface of the restoration that is opposite the internal surface. After application of the masking compositions, treated zirconia restoration is sintered to greater than 98% theoretical density.

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