Remineralizing dental cements
US7619016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K6/893
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Remineralizing dental cements contain source(s) of calcium and phosphate ions, adhesive resin monomers, reinforcing base resin monomers, and catalysts able to initiate the polymerization of the adhesive and reinforcing base resin monomers. Such dental cements can be used as orthodontic cements, crown and bridge cements, adhesives, sealants, cavity liners, and protective coatings. The release of calcium and phosphate ions and, optionally, fluoride ions, protects tooth structure from demineralization, a precursor of tooth decay.
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