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Aesthetic dental materials

US6572693B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2000
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K2201/014
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides for a material comprising(a) a hardenable resin; and (b) a filler comprising (i) clusters of nano-sized particles, the clusters comprising non-beavy metal oxide particles and heavy metal oxides, and being not fully densified particles and (ii) non-agglomerated nano-sized particles selected from the group consisting of non-heavy metal oxide particles, heavy metal oxide particles, and combinations thereof. The material is suitable for use as dental materials.

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