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Fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder for dental glass ionomer cement

US4775592A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1986
Grant dateOct 4, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2996
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder for dental glass ionomer cement, a surface of which is treated with a fluoride in an amount of from 0.01 to 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the glass powder, is disclosed. The fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder of the invention is improved in not only physical properties such as crushing strength but also mixing workability without impairing the inherent characteristics thereof for the dental use.

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