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Method and composition for adhering to tooth structure

US6191190A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1998
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K6/889
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and method of treating a dental tooth. The composition includes a polymerizable aryl compound having at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one polymerizable group, and a polymerizable compound having at least one polymerizable group and at least one phosphorous containing group. A preferred composition includes at least 50 percent by weight of a volatile organic solvent, at least 15 percent by weight of one or more polymerizable acrylate compounds and an effective amount of a photoinitiator. At least a portion of the polymerizable compounds are multifunctional polymerizable compounds having at least three acrylate moieties. The polymerizable compounds are substantially soluble in the solvent. The composition is adapted to form a polymeric material which is adapted to adhere to dentin. Compositions of the invention have superior adhesion to tooth without separately acid etching dentin or enamel. Compositions of are useful as dental priming adhesives, luting cements, liners, pit and fissure sealants, bases and restoratives.

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