Abstract: A method of applying a dental composition to tooth surfaces is provided. The dental composition, comprising polymerizable resin and fluorescing compound, is applied to a tooth surface and cured so that it hardens. The composition is preferably used as a dental sealant that provides a hard, glossy surface finish over a tooth. Upon irradiating the sealant with ultraviolet light, the sealant exhibits a bright fluorescent glow. The sealant reverts immediately to its natural color when it is no longer exposed to the ultraviolet light.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 4, 2010
Date of Patent:
November 22, 2011
Inventors:
Thomas C. Simonton, Kenneth S. Peterson
Abstract: Two-part and one-part self-etching dental adhesives containing polymerizable acidic monomers. Methods include one-coat application without need for tooth etching.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 10, 2009
Date of Patent:
September 20, 2011
Inventors:
Junjie Sang, Huaibing Liu, Xiuling Wang