Abstract: The disclosed technology provides improved adhesive composition of use with dentures. These improved compositions include (a) a cross linked poly(acrylic) acid polymer, in combination with (b) a carbomethylcellulose (CMC) component and/or (c) an adherence promoting component. The compositions balance the many competing goals for effective denture adhesives, including adhesive strength and dispensing viscosity, without the need for zinc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental composition comprising a specific radically polymerizable compound and a radical initiator system. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the specific radically polymerizable compound and its use in a dental composition. The specific radically polymerizable compound of the present invention has an allyl (meth)acrylamide group and a phosphoric acid ester group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental adhesive composition comprising ethylenically unsaturated component(s) with acidic moiety, ethylenically unsaturated component(s) without acidic moiety, water, sensitizing agent(s), reducing agent(s), a silane composition comprising (meth)acrylate functional silane(s) and amino functional silane(s). This composition is in particular useful for adhesively fixing dental restorations based on lithium disilicate and other glass ceramic materials to dental surfaces.

Abstract: Prosthetic device suitable for being implanted in a bone or joint site of the human body, including a prosthetic body, wherein the prosthetic device includes or can be added with antibiotic or a medical substance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-adhesive dental composite resin maintaining mechanical strength, showing excellent storage stability, undergoing little change in transparency and properties of the paste during long-term storage, and having a small solidification risk during long-term storage. The present invention relates to a self-adhesive dental composite resin comprising: an acid group-containing (meth)acrylic polymerizable monomer (a); a polyfunctional (meth)acrylic polymerizable monomer (b) containing no acid group; a photopolymerization initiator (c); and a filler (d), wherein the filler (d) is treated with a surface treatment agent and has an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 50.0 ?m, the surface treatment agent comprises a silane coupling agent (A) represented by the following general formula (1): CH2?C(R1)—COO—(CH2)p—Si—R2qR3(3-q)??(1), and an organosilazane (B) represented by the following general formula (2): R4R5R6—Si—NH—Si—R7R8R9??(2).

Abstract: A dental composition comprising a polymerizable acidic compound of the following formula (I): wherein R1 which may be the same or different when more than one R1 is present, represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 which may be the same or different when more than one R2 is present, represents a hydrogen atom, a straight-chain or branched C1-6 alkyl group, a C3-8 cycloalkyl group or a straight-chain or branched C2-6 alkenyl group; R3 which may be the same or different when more than one R3 is present, represents a monovalent organic moiety substituted by a group selected from —COOM, —PO3M, —O—PO3M2 and —SO3M, wherein M independently represents a hydrogen atom or a metal atom; or R2 and R3 form together a divalent organic moiety substituted by a group selected from —COOM, —PO3M, —O—PO3M2 and —SO3M, wherein M independently represents a hydrogen atom or a metal atom; L represents a (m+n+1)-valent organic linker group; X represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from —COOM, —PO3M, —O—PO3M2 or —S

Abstract: The present invention provides tertiary amine core-bearing acrylamides and their use in adhesive formulations, particularly including dental adhesives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymerizable composition which comprises a thermolabile polymerizable compound of Formula I: A-[X-(T-X-Sp-X)p-T-X-Q-(Z)n]m?? Formula I, wherein T represents a thermolabile Diels-Alder or hetero-Diels-Alder group of the Formula The invention also relates to the use of the polymerizable composition according to the present invention and the compounds of Formula I according to the present invention as polymerization resin or for the preparation of polymerization resins and polymerizates such as adhesives, composites, stereolithographic materials, shaped parts, duromers and mounting and fixing elements, and as dental material and for the preparation of dental materials such as adhesives, cements and filling composites.

Abstract: A method of removing a dental adhesive may comprise locating the position of the dental adhesive, directing radiant energy into the dental adhesive causing the dental adhesive to weaken a bond formed with the dental adhesive, and breaking the bond by applying a suitable force to overcome the weakened bond. A dental adhesive may comprise a polymer and a dye or pigment, The dental adhesive may be formulated to cure to form a bond that is weakened in response to the dye or pigment absorbing radiant energy subsequent to curing.

Abstract: A coating for an implantable medical device includes a poly(monochloro-p-xylylene) coating formed on at least a portion of the implantable medical device, and a layer including at least one of poly(ethylene glycol) and a poly(ethylene glycol) derivative linked to the poly(monochloro-p-xylylene) coating by covalent bonds.

Abstract: Biocompatible phase invertible proteinaceous compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject phase invertible compositions are prepared by combining a crosslinker and a proteinaceous substrate. The proteinaceous substrate includes one or more proteins and a polyamine, where the polyamine and a proteinaceous substrate are present in synergistic viscosity enhancing amounts, and may also include one or more of: a carbohydrate, a tackifying agent, a plasticizer, or other modification agent. In certain embodiments, the crosslinker is a heat-treated dialdehyde, e.g., heat-treated glutaraldehyde. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications.

Abstract: A valve for a pouch for collecting biological fluids includes a valve stem, at least a portion of which is formed from a polymeric material including oleamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarizing plate including a polarizer, and a protective layer formed on at least one surface of the polarizer, in which the protective layer is a cured product of (A) a first compound represented by the following [Formula 1]; (B) a radical curable second compound including at least one carboxyl group conjugated to an unsaturated double bond between carbons present at a side chain in a molecule thereof; and (C) a radical curable composition including a radical initiator, and a liquid crystal display device including the same.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of 1-isopropoxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl pivalate, in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, as perfuming ingredient to impart odor notes of the floral and fruity type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radical-curable adhesive composition including a first compound represented by [Chemical Formula I]; a radical-curable second compound including at least one carboxyl group conjugated with a carbon-carbon unsaturated double bond present in the side chain in the molecule; and a radical initiator, and a polarizing plate including the radical-curable adhesive composition.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic composite filler contains: inorganic aggregate particles formed by aggregation of inorganic primary particles with an average particle diameter of 10 to 1000 nm; an organic resin phase including a cured polymer of a polymerizable monomer covering surfaces of the inorganic primary particles and bonding the inorganic primary particles to each other, and a water absorbing resin; and aggregation gaps with a volume of micropores formed between parts of the organic resin phase of 0.01 to 0.30 cm3/g in pore volume measurement within a pore diameter range of 1 to 500 nm, as measured by a mercury intrusion technique. In a cross section passing through the centers of the inorganic aggregate particles, based on 100 measured inorganic particles, there are 10 or less inorganic aggregate particles having a macro void with a maximum width of at least 1 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a hydrogel and to a hydrogel obtainable by said process. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of a hydrogel-spacer conjugate, to a hydrogel-spacer conjugate obtainable by said process, to a process for the preparation of a carrier-linked prodrug and to carrier-linked prodrugs obtainable by said process, in particular to carrier-linked prodrugs that provide for a controlled or sustained release of a drug from a carrier. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the hydrogel for the preparation of a carrier-linked prodrug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite formulation comprising a specific mediator additive component (A) of relatively high molecular weight, a filler component (B) and a binder component (C). The composite formulation can be cured to a composite which is especially suitable for the production of moldings.

Abstract: A novel method of manufacturing and applications of a composition of matter comprising of a cross-linked form of a polysaccharide, at least one cross-linking agent comprised of divalent ions for effecting said cross-linked form of said polysaccharide, and at least one synthetically prepared phloroglucinol compound selected from the group comprising of phloroglucinol, a derivative of phloroglucinol, and a polymer synthetically prepared from phloroglucinol or a derivative of phloroglucinol, as an adhesive in procedures for reattaching or repairing body parts or components thereof, such as tissue, of (human or animal) subjects, especially under wet conditions, for example, involving adhesion of wet surfaces.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesives that have good performance characteristics under typical use conditions and that later can be degraded and/or removed readily under basic conditions are provided. More specifically, the pressure-sensitive adhesives contain a copolymeric (meth)acrylic-based elastomeric material prepared from a polymerizable material that contains a (meth)acrylate monomer having both a (meth)acryloyl group plus an ester linkage that is not part of a (meth)acryloyl group.

Abstract: The disclosed conformable coating provides a highly durable and resilient film useful for protecting and repairing surfaces such as skin and mucous membranes. The coating comprises 0.1% to 65% wt. of a polymerized cyanoacrylate monomer and at least 35% wt. of an elastomer phase. The conformable coating composition comprises a polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomer, an elastomer, and a volatile liquid. The cyanoacrylate monomer is 0.1 to 65% wt. of the nonvolatile portion, the elastomer in an elastomer phase is at least 35% wt. of the nonvolatile portion, and the volatile liquid is at least 40% wt. of the total composition.

Abstract: A material composition for use in forming a porous metal structure and dental coping in the preparation of a dental restoration comprising a composite of metal particles in a matrix including low fusing temperature metal particles and at least between 35 to 85% medium fusing temperature metal particles by volume with the medium fusing temperature metal particles possessing a melting characteristic which during heat treatment of the material composition to form the porous metal structure results in partial melting of the medium fusing temperature metal particles to the extent of between about 4% to 50% by volume of the particle mass of each medium fusing temperature metal particle.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: a) a first component comprising a poly(methyl met 5 hacrylate) (PMMA), a contrast agent, a radical donor and calcium based particles; and b) a second component comprising methyl methacrylate (MMA), a radical scavenger, and a polymerization accelerator; wherein the composition has an average setting time of about 13 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental adhesive primer composition for use in dental fields employed to bond dental materials, such as restoration materials, dental crown materials, prosthetic materials, esthetic materials, orthodontic materials, preventive materials, core build-up materials and root canal materials, to ceramics, metals, resins, composite resins, glass ionomer cements, and hard biotissues (enamel or dentin of natural tooth). The present invention also relates to a dental adhesive primer composition including a dental adhesive composition which can be used not only in combination with another adhesive composition but also alone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organically-modified, organically cross-linked silicic acid (hetero) polycondensate or composite, comprising an organically-modified, organically cross-linked silicic acid (hetero) polycondensate and a filler, for intraoral application, particularly for application when repairing an existing dental replacement in the mouth of a patient or for applying an enamel layer to an anatomically-reduced, milled crown base body already located in the mouth of a patient, wherein said existing dental replacement or said crown base body is comprised of a material having free hydroxy, carboxyl, thio or amino groups, or forming these on its surface following a physical-chemical treatment and/or potentially having active C?C double bonds, comprising the following steps in the mouth of the patient: (a) If necessary, processing of the previously existing dental replacement to remove damaged or no longer necessary elements, (b) Applying a bonding agent to the surface of said potentially proce

Abstract: Methods for making biomaterials for use as a tissue sealant, kits containing precursors for forming the biomaterials, and the resulting biomaterials are described herein. The biomaterials are formed from a composition comprising at least a first and a second precursor molecule, wherein: i) the first precursor molecule is a poly(ethylene glycol) based polymer having x nucleophilic groups selected from the group consisting of thiol or amino groups, wherein x is greater than or equal to 2 ii) the second precursor molecule is of the general formula: A-[(C3H6O)n—(C2H4O)m—B]i wherein m and n are integers from 1 to 200 i is greater than 2 A is a branch point B is a conjugated unsaturated group The precursors are selected based on the desired properties of the biomaterial. Optionally, the biomaterials contain additives, such as thixotropic agents, radiopaque agents, or bioactive agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are acrylic and methacrylic acid ester-based polymeric materials containing as flexibilizing and brittleness reducing agents 1-60% of C4-C8 polyalkylene or polyalkyldiene compounds, preferably having a molecular weight of 300-2100, and the use of such materials in dentistry and medicine.

Abstract: This invention refers to photo-crosslinked hydrogel materials based in gellan gum suitable for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications or as drug delivery systems. Formulations of gellan gum with different degrees of acylation serve as precursor material for insertion of a polymerizable moiety. The materials are capable of free radical polymerization with a photo-initiator at mild temperatures and exposure to ultraviolet light, enabling control of reticulation and withstanding the encapsulation of human and animal cells and/or drugs, and any combination thereof. The physicochemical and biological properties can be adjusted by combining different formulations of gellan gum and reaction conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dental bonding agent which may comprise a composite resin containing an ingredient selected from acrylic resins, a primer comprising an amphiphile, and at least one phosphate ester, and a solvent. The dental bonding agent may be applied for resin restoration, prosthetic adhesion, enhancing adhesive strength between dentin and artificial post, and tooth coating. The present disclosure also provides a coating agent which may comprise a dental bonding agent as defined above, a pigment, and an inorganic filler.

Abstract: An adhesive adapted for stabilizing ceramic restorations for dental use, that includes a reaction product of an admixture of: a di(organo)polysiloxane that includes at least two vinylic groups and has a viscosity of at least 100 cP at 25° C.; a silicone resin; an (organo)(hydrogen)polysiloxane; a silanated fumed silica; and a filler. Preferably, the admixture includes a di(organo)polysiloxane that includes at least two vinylic groups and has a viscosity of at least 100 cP at 25° C.; a silicone resin; an (organo)(hydrogen)polysiloxane; an organoplatinum polymerization catalyst; a silanated fumed silica; a polymerization retardant; an inorganic pigment; and a filler.

Abstract: The present application provides dental compositions, and methods of making and using dental compositions that include a calcium and phosphorus releasing glass. Such dental compositions can be useful for delivering ions to the oral environment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radically polymerizable monomer of formula (I) wherein W1 and W2 in each case independently represent H or X—R—Y—PG, wherein at least one of W1 and W2 represents X—R—Y—PG, X in each case independently is missing or represents an ether, ester, amide, urethane or urea group, Y in each case independently is missing or represents an ether, ester, amide, urethane or urea group, R in each case independently is missing or represents a C1-C16 alkylene radical which can be interrupted by one or more O atoms, wherein R can be missing only if X and/or Y is simultaneously also missing, and PG in each case independently represents a cyclic, ring-opening polymerizable group, a, b, c and d independently of each other can take the values 3 to 10.

Abstract: Presently described are curable dental compositions comprising a polymerizable ionic liquid. The polymerizable ionic liquid comprises one or more ethylenically unsaturated (e.g. free-radically polymerizable) groups. Various embodiments of curable dental compositions are described. In some embodiments, the polymerizable ionic liquid is a monofunctional polymerizable ionic liquid comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group. In other embodiments, the polymerizable ionic liquid is a multifunctional polymerizable ionic liquid comprising at least two ethylenically unsaturated groups. The curable dental compositions describe herein can be utilized as dental primers, dental adhesives, dental sealants, and dental composites. In many embodiments, the curable dental compositions further comprise an initiator such as a photoinitiator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dental composition, and specifically to an improved composition for endodontic instruments useful for filling root canals or sealing.

Abstract: Disclosed are a biodegradable, biocompatible hydrogel that can be used for sealants of suppressing the leakage of blood or air during surgical operation, tissue adhesives, anti-adhesive agents and drug delivery carriers, and a method for producing the same

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a radically polymerizable dental material comprising at least two components. A first component of the dental material contains the salt of a CH-acidic compound, and an additional component contains an acid with acidity greater than that of the CH-acidic compound of the first component. Both components contain radically polymerizable monomers. When the two components are mixed, the acid of the second component converts the salt of the CH-acidic compound of the first component into a CH-acidic molecule, and the CH-acidic molecule triggers the radical polymerization of the monomers. In addition to the advantages of CH-acidic compounds in dental materials on the basis of a reactive resin, the invention achieves long-term storage stability as a result of an increase in the proportion of the reactive resin matrix in polymerizable dental materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a kit for adhesion between an alginate impression material for dental use and an impression tray, which contains: (U) a pretreatment agent that contains (I) 100 parts by mass of an organic solvent that has a solubility parameter (?) of 17.0-23.0 [(MPa)1/2] and (II) 0.1-30 parts by mass of inorganic particles having an average particle diameter of 10 ?m or less; and (V1) an adhesive that contains (I) a polyamine compound that contains two or more amino groups in each molecule and (III) a lower alcohol solvent, or (V2) an adhesive that is obtained by mixing (I) a polyamine compound that contains two or more amino groups in each molecule, (II) an organic peroxide and (III) a lower alcohol solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental material comprising, relative to the total mass of the material: (a) 1 to 95 wt.-% of at least one polymerizable N,O-functionalized acrylic acid hydroxamide, (b) 0 to 70 wt.-% diluent monomer, (c) 0 to 70 wt.-%, cross-linker monomer, (d) 0.1 to 5.0 wt.-% polymerization initiator (e) 0 to 80 wt.-% filler, (f) 0 to 70 wt.-% solvent, and (g) 0 to 70 wt.-% adhesive monomer.

Abstract: A novel sizing-adhesive composition for corrugating characterised in that it comprises at least one low molecular weight, water soluble polymer such as a maltodextrin, corrugating boards prepared therewith and methods of producing them.

Abstract: Liquid adhesive coating materials are prepared that protect surfaces, such as medical devices and biological surfaces, including skin and mucous membranes, from pressure, shear, and friction. The liquid coating materials utilize an amphiphilic siloxysilane/hydroxyalkyl ester polymer-containing coating material dissolved in a volatile solvent, with or without an antimicrobial agent, where when the polymer coating is formed after solvent evaporation and is folded against itself or placed against another material, the surface of said coating does not adhere, while the bottom of the coating remains attached to the original surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to medicine, more specifically, to surgical devices, and can be used for gluing soft body tissues. The medical glue comprises 3-methacryloxysulpholane, N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate and at least one stabilizer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition resulting from the mixture of a solid phase, comprising at least one calcium derivative powder in association with at least one radioopacifier and at least one polymer and optionally at least one non-radioopaque filler, all in powder form; and aqueous phase comprising water, at least one water-reducing agent, and at least one set accelerator; the ratio of solid phase to liquid phase ranging from 1.0 to 2.5, preferably from 1.5 to 2.2, more preferably from 2 to 2.15; said composition having a compressive strength of less than 40 MPa, preferably ranging from 1 to 15 MPa, preferably ranging from about 3 to about 12 MPa; this invention also relates to a kit and a method for the manufacture of the composition, and to a method for treating or retreating a canal root.

Abstract: Presently described are curable dental compositions comprising a polymerizable ionic liquid. The polymerizable ionic liquid comprises one or more ethylenically unsaturated (e.g. free-radically polymerizable) groups. Various embodiments of curable dental compositions are described. In some embodiments, the polymerizable ionic liquid is a monofunctional polymerizable ionic liquid comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group. In other embodiments, the polymerizable ionic liquid is a multifunctional polymerizable ionic liquid comprising at least two ethylenically unsaturated groups. The curable dental compositions describe herein can be utilized as dental primers, dental adhesives, dental sealants, and dental composites. In many embodiments, the curable dental compositions further comprise an initiator such as a photoinitiator.

Abstract: One-component heat-curable sealant composition for the protection of exposed dental surfaces, comprising (a) a polymerizable monomer and/or oligomer which has at least two polymerizable double bonds per molecule, and (b) an initiator system comprising benzoylperoxide in an amount of at least 2 wt.-% based on the total composition.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method of infiltrating enamel for the prevention and/or treatment of carious lesions comprising (a) exposing an enamel area to a conditioner comprising hydrochloric acid; (b) exposing the conditioned enamel area to an infiltrant; and (c) curing the infiltrant. The present invention further refers to a kit for carrying out the method of infiltrating enamel, which comprises a conditioner comprising hydrochloric acid and an infiltrant comprising at least one low viscous dental resin. Alternatively, the kit comprises ready-to-use means for carrying out the method of infiltrating enamel, e.g. application strips with delivery pads soaked with conditioner or infiltrant. The present invention also refers to a method for identifying an infiltrant by calculation of the penetration coefficient, and to an infiltrant identified by the method having a penetration coefficient of >50 cm/s or comprising a low viscous light curing resin having a penetration coefficient of >50 cm/s.

Abstract: Provided are opaque materials exhibiting a good adhesive strength and a good color tone reproduction comparable with natural dental crowns as well as having a good operability. In addition, the opaque materials may exhibit a stain-resistance property in rebuilding-up a dental composition on the opaque materials in a cured form with a metal instrument. Further, the opaque materials may exhibit a good color tone reproduction comparable with natural dental crowns even if a dental membrane is thinly formed from the opaque metals. The dental membrane is formed from a first opaque layer and a second opaque layer, wherein the first opaque layer contains a filler of indefinite-shape particles and the second opaque layer contains a filler of spherical-shape particles, and wherein the first opaque layer is formed on a metal base and the second opaque layer is formed on the first opaque layer.

Abstract: Absorbable polyurethanes, polyamides and polyester urethanes prepared from at least one compound selected from: or the corresponding diamines or diisocyanates thereof, wherein each X independently represents —CH2COO—, —CH(CH3)COO—, —CH2CH2OCH2COO—, —CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COO—, —(CH2)yCOO— where y is 2 to 4 or 6 to 24, or —(CH2CH2O)z?CH2COO— where z? is 2 to 24; each Y represents —COCH2O—, —COCH(CH3)O—, —COCH2OCH2CH2O—, —COCH2CH2CH2CH2CH2O—, —CO(CH2)mO— where m is 2 to 4 or 6 to 24, or —COCH2O(CH2CH2O)n— where n is 2 to 24; R? is hydrogen, benzyl or straight-chained or branched alkyl; p is 1 to 4; and Rn represents one or more members selected from H, alkoxy, benzyloxy, aldehyde, halogen, carboxylic acid and —NO2, which is attached directly to an aromatic ring or attached through an aliphatic chain. Absorbable polymers prepared from these compounds are useful for drug delivery, tissue engineering, tissue adhesives, adhesion prevention and other implantable medical devices.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void space, or securing meshes, films or other devices within the body. In certain embodiments, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound, or a hernia repair mesh. Remarkably, disclosed herein is the discovery that the use of certain crosslinkers in combination with polyalkyleneimines at specific concentrations can result in hydrogels with tunable degradation properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in one embodiment to a tissue adhesive or sealant composition comprising an electrophilic group containing cross-linking compound having a linker moiety of a diglycolic acid, a water soluble core moiety and an electrophilic group that is covalently bonded to the diglycolic acid linker moiety and a nucleophilic group containing protein. In other embodiments, the present invention is directed to a delivery device or a medical device on which the composition has been applied or incorporated therein. The present invention is also directed to a method for sealing tissue using the tissue adhesive or sealant composition.