Abstract: The invention concerns a preform for a CAD/CAM machining apparatus having an upper face and a lower face a11d in which at least one of the cells is filled with a composite material to be machined by CAD/CAM, said material comprising long unidirectional fibers embedded in a cross-linked polymer matrix.

Abstract: Block for use in a CAD/CAM system for the manufacture of a dental restauration, said block consisting of a thermoplastic polymer comprising PEEK including radiopaque particles selected from the group comprising BaZrO3, YbF3, Yb2O3, SrO, SrZrO3, SiO2—ZrO2, SiO2—Yb2O3, Lu2O3, LuF3.

Abstract: The invention concerns a preform for a CAD/CAM machining apparatus having an upper face and a lower face a11d in which at least one of the cells is filled with a composite material to be machined by CAD/CAM, said material comprising long unidirectional fibers embedded in a cross-linked polymer matrix.

Abstract: Block for use in a CAD/CAM system for the manufacture of a dental restauration, said block consisting of a thermoplastic polymer comprising PEEK including radiopaque particles selected from the group comprising BaZrO3, YbF3, Yb2O3, SrO, SrZrO3, SiO2—ZrO2, SiO2—Yb2O3, Lu2O3, LUF3.

Abstract: A dental retention pin made of composite material includes a core consisting of fibers embedded in a resin matrix. The fibers, which have a refractive index (n), are radio-opaque, and the refractive index (n?) of the resin forming the matrix has a value close to that of the fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated radio-opaque dental prosthetic member made of a composite material that comprises fibers embedded in a resin, said resin containing at least one radio-opaque component, characterized in that the radio-opaque component consists of nanoparticles having a size lower than 50 nm in order to transmit a portion or the totality of the wavelengths ranging from 400 to 600 nm of an incident radiation.

Abstract: A dental post includes a composite material such as long fibers embedded in a resin matrix, and is able to transmit visible radiation when it is lit by a dental lamp to ensure polymerization of a product for setting in a tooth's root canal. The post, which has a specific color determined at ambient temperature before insertion into said canal, and which contains at least one thermochromic substance able to provide said specific color, loses its color when in place in the canal. A method for forming the dental post and a kit including a plurality of dental posts and drills are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated radio-opaque dental prosthetic member made of a composite material that comprises fibres embedded in a resin, said resin containing at least one radio-opaque component, characterized in that the radio-opaque component consists of nanoparticles having a size lower than 50 nm in order to transmit a portion or the totality of the wavelengths ranging from 400 to 600 nm of an incident radiation.

Abstract: A dental retention pin made of composite material includes a core consisting of fibers embedded in a resin matrix. The fibers, which have a refractive index (n), are radio-opaque, and the refractive index (n?) of the resin forming the matrix has a value close to that of the fibers.

Abstract: A dental post includes a composite material such as long fibers embedded in a resin matrix, and is able to transmit visible radiation when it is lit by a dental lamp to ensure polymerization of a product for setting in a tooth's root canal. The post, which has a specific color determined at ambient temperature before insertion into said canal, and which contains at least one thermochromic substance able to provide said specific color, loses its color when in place in the canal. A method for forming the dental post and a kit including a plurality of dental posts and drills are also disclosed.

Abstract: Prosthetic dental element is obtained by machining a rod of composite material made of fibres embedded in a matrix containing resin. All or part of a surface of the machined rod is coated with at least one layer containing at least one agent with an antimicrobial effect.

Abstract: Dental post made of a composite material contains a central core constituted of a resin matrix in which fibres are embedded. The core is surrounded by a sheath. The sheath is free of fibres and contains at least one substance which can make the post radiopaque.

Abstract: Prosthetic dental element is obtained by machining a rod of composite material including fibres embedded in a matrix containing resin. The matrix also contains at least one agent with an antimicrobial effect at a concentration between 0.05 and 30% by weight of the prosthetic element. The agent is in powder form.

Abstract: [The invention concerns a] A dental retention pin made of composite material[, comprising] includes a core consisting of [fibers] fibers embedded in a resin matrix. [Said pin is characterized in that t]The [fibers] fibers, which have a refractive index (n), are radio-opaque, and the refractive index (n′) of the resin forming the matrix has a value close to that [(n)] of the [fibers] fibers.

Abstract: A shaped member made of composite material for making a prosthetic element, particularly a tooth post, comprising a core of longitudinal fibers embedded in a resin matrix, and a method for making the member, are disclosed. The member is characterized in that the resin matrix contains at least one metal oxide.

Abstract: Dental post to be fitted, particularly, within a dental cavity (3) comprises axial and longitudinal stiffening elements (7). At least a portion of the stiffening elements which is to be fixed within the cavity (3) comprises, at least at its periphery, a curable product (9) capable of yielding under an applied force so as to conform to the walls of the cavity in which it is located. The product is curable after being introduced into the cavity.

Abstract: A tooth post made of composite material includes a central core (3) made of a resin matrix wherein are embedded fibers (5) which give the post (1) its main mechanical properties. The central core (3) is wrapped in a sheath (6) consisting of at least one layer of fiber (7) made of radio-opaque material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth prothesis made of composite material and to a process for fabricating said prothesis. The prothesis is characterized in that it is comprised of a central core (3), made of at least one bunch of fibers (5), for example glass fibers, the core being wrapped by a sheath (7) comprised of at least one layer of oriented, isotropic or non isotropic fibers (8a, 8b, 8c) , the fibers (5) of the central core (3) and the fibers of the sheath (7) being embedded in a curable resin, the fibers (8a, 8b, 8c) of the sheath (7) being oriented in a given angle with respect to the longitudinal axis (yy') of the prothesis (1), so as to adjust to desired respective values the longitudinal and transverse traction resistance of the prothesis (1).

Abstract: A crown-root reconstitution system and method of manufacturing a physiological dental securing peg in which a crown reconstituting material (3) is placed between a peg (1) and sound dentine walls (2a). The peg is formed of a composite material and includes high strength fibers (5) embedded parallel to one another, elongated in its axial direction, continuous from one end to the other end thereof. An epoxy resin matrix is formed, and a transverse modulus of elasticity of the order of magnitude of the average of that of the dentine in the amount of 18 GPa and a longitudinal compression-tensile strength and shear strength greater than corresponding average values for the dentine is provided by tensioning all of the fibers equally and pre-stressing all of the fibers in traction.