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Dental composition containing X-ray opaque material

US4375967A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1981
Grant dateMar 8, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K3/34
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved dental composition which is opaque to X-rays comprising a polymerizable matrix and inorganic filler. The inorganic filler are formed of particles of zeolitic alumino-silicate of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of calcium, strontium, barium, lanthanum, rare earth metal having an atomic number of 58-71, tantalum and hafnium. The invention also provides dental prosthetic appliances found from said dental compositions.

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