Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for filling root canals in humans or animals, comprising: (a) at least one chlorhexidine derivative of at least one carboxylic acid; (b) one or more carriers based on trans-polyisoprene, gutta-percha, balata, silicone, caoutchouc, acrylate, or mixtures thereof; (c) optionally one or more fillers; and (d) optionally one or more X-ray contrast substances.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for filling tooth root canals comprising an isoprene-based powder and at least one sealer. The composition can be prepared by cooling an isoprene-based material, adding any additives that may be present before, during or after comminution, comminuting and then adding a sealer.
Abstract: The invention relates to a kit having two components which harden upon mixing and are suitable for a root-filling material. Further, the invention relates to a pin on the basis of gutta-percha as an optional further component of the kit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 1998
Date of Patent:
September 19, 2000
Assignee:
ROEKO GmbH & Co Dentalerzeugnisse
Inventors:
Jurgen Engelbrecht, Jurgen Eberlein, Werner Mannschedel, Wolfram Ziegler
Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic-plastic element comprising an isoprene-based matrix and at least one filler, the element being suitable for filling root canals of humans or animals and being characterised by calcium hydroxide, incorporated into the matrix, as filler. The invention relates also to a method of preparing the element according to the invention.
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing rod-like members that are stored in a parallelepipedal housing. The housing includes a base for carrying the rod-like members, with the base being movable against the force of one or more return springs. The base has a narrow side that extends at least partially through a discharge opening of the housing.