Abstract: A light-curable orthodontic bracket adhesive composition is provided for bonding an orthodontic bracket to the surface of a human tooth. The composition contains a particulate filler material, an acrylate-based resin, and a photoinitiator composition effective to catalyze polymerization upon irradiation. A method of using the composition is also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 9, 1990
Date of Patent:
May 12, 1992
Assignees:
Gingi-Pak, Sankin Kogyo K.K. Industry Ltd.
Inventors:
Masayoshi Tsunekawa, Raymond L. Ramirez
Abstract: A self-contained apparatus which includes a liquid reservoir and a liquid supply conduit and a liquid return conduit to the reservoir. The liquid is to be supplied to an exterior structure for changing the temperature of the exterior structure. The reservoir is to be removable from the apparatus to facilitate filling of the reservoir.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 29, 1988
Date of Patent:
September 25, 1990
Assignee:
Sol Gingi-Pak, A Division of Belport Co., Inc.