Abstract: A palladium-based alloy having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of about 12.0 to about 13.0 and having one or more of the following additive metals: platinum, gallium, chromium, molybdenum, tin, silicon, ruthenium, rhenium, indium, tungsten, niobium, boron and lithium.

Abstract: Zirconia dental ceramics exhibiting opalescence and having a grain size in the range of 10 nm to 300 nm, a density of at least 99.5% of theoretical density, a visible light transmittance at or higher than 45% at 560 nm, and a strength of at least 800 MPa.

Abstract: A palladium-based alloy having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of about 12.0 to about 13.0 and having one or more of the following additive metals: platinum, gallium, molybdenum, tin, silicon, ruthenium, rhenium, indium, tungsten, niobium, boron and lithium.

Abstract: Zirconia dental ceramics exhibiting opalescence and having a grain size in the range of 10 nm to 300 nm, a density of at least 99.5% of theoretical density, a visible light transmittance at or higher than 45% at 560 nm, and a strength of at least 800 MPa.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for automatically generating a customized digital design of a dental restoration. The customized digital designs are generated using a set of design parameters that are specific to the dental lab ordering the restoration. As such, the resulting dental restorations require less modification by the lab and accommodate the preferences of the ordering lab.

Abstract: Colorless dental compositions for restoring the enamel layer of a tooth are disclosed. The colorless enamel compositions are combined with pigmented dentin compositions to provide a true color match and natural esthetics. Methods that utilize the compositions in placement/build-up techniques in direct restorations are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful in restorative dentistry are disclosed. Compositions of the present invention include a peptide, and a polymer matrix. The peptide is one capable of reacting with a source of mineralizing ions to initiate deposition of hydroxyapatite crystals within the polymer matrix. Compositions of the present invention are uniquely capable of sealing a junction between a dental restorative material and adjacent native tooth tissue.

Abstract: A nonmagnetic alloy is provided based on a palladium-cobalt binary system with the addition of gold, has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of about 13.8 to about 15 and may include one or more of the following additive metals: aluminum, boron, chromium, gallium, lithium, rhenium, ruthenium, silicon, tantalum, titanium, and tungsten.

Abstract: Blocks of material are prepared in a variety of shapes and sizes to be used in the fabrication of models for dental restorations. The material comprises a partially sintered ceramic material. The blocks are used to manufacture molds using CAD/CAM methods and equipment. The molds are useful in the manufacture of dental restorations using ceramics, metals, alloys, or powders thereof, and composite materials. The models milled from the blanks may be used to manufacture a variety of dental restorations including, but not limited to, crowns, bridges, space maintainers, tooth replacement appliances, orthodontic retainers, dentures, posts, jackets, inlays, onlays, facings, veneers, facets, implants, abutments, splints, partial crowns, teeth, cylinders, pins, and connectors.

Abstract: Colorless dental compositions for restoring the enamel layer of a tooth are disclosed. The colorless enamel compositions are combined with pigmented dentin compositions to provide a true color match and natural esthetics. Methods that utilize the compositions in placement/build-up techniques in direct restorations are also disclosed.

Abstract: Colorless dental compositions for restoring the enamel layer of a tooth are disclosed. The colorless enamel compositions are combined with pigmented dentin compositions to provide a true color match and natural esthetics. Methods that utilize the compositions in placement/build-up techniques in direct restorations are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pressable body is described possessing a flexural strength of at least 125 MPa and is flowable at about 850° C. to about 950° C. The body is composed of at least a glass matrix phase having a composition comprising Li2O and MgO. A dental article formed at least in part from the pressable body is also described. Associated methods are also described.

Abstract: Colorless dental compositions for restoring the enamel layer of a tooth are disclosed. The colorless enamel compositions are combined with pigmented dentin compositions to provide a true color match and natural esthetics. Methods that utilize the compositions in placement/build-up techniques in direct restorations are also disclosed.

Abstract: An alloy s provided for dental prostheses including porcelain fused to metal (PFM) restorations. The alloy is grey in color with an oxide coating for bonding porcelain to the oxidized cast alloy substrate. The alloy has suitable mechanical properties for cast prostheses and for the support of the porcelain and is readily polished to a bright sheen. The alloy is based on a palladium-cobalt binary system, has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) in the range of about 14.0 to 15.3 and may include one or more of the following additive metals: aluminum, boron, chromium, gallium, lithium, rhenium, ruthenium, silicon, tantalum, titanium, and tungsten.

Abstract: An alloy is provided based on a palladium-cobalt binary system, has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of about 14.0 to about 15.5 and may include one or more of the following additive metals: aluminum, boron, chromium, gallium, lithium, rhenium, ruthenium, silicon, tantalum, titanium, and tungsten.

Abstract: An alloy is provided for dental porcelain fused to metal restorations, having a rich gold color and light oxide coating for bonding the porcelain to the cast alloy substrate. The alloy has suitable mechanical properties for the support of the porcelain and is readily polished to a bright sheen. The alloy includes from 96 to 98 weight % Au with up to 3 weight % Pt, Pd, Ru, Ir, or combinations thereof and 0 to 1.5 wt % In, Sn, Fe, Mn, Cu, B, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for scanning a plurality of teeth and gums in a patient's mouth. The system includes a mouthpiece, a camera that fits in the mouthpiece, and an electronic storage medium. The camera can move in an arc within the mouthpiece to preferably scan the entire mouth of the patient and is preferably connected to or includes a CD, DVD, a computer hard drive, or electronic diskette to save the image for later use. The image can then be compared to a patient's prior image or compared to a dental standard to determine the patient's dental health and cosmetic characteristics.

Abstract: Sets of posterior teeth which may be used for the production of dentures; the sets including a first set of posterior teeth which provide for lingualized occlusion, and a second set of posterior teeth which provide zero degree monoplane occlusion surfaces. The second set includes maxillary and mandibular premolars and molars, all of the teeth having flat lingual and buccal cusps and a central mesial-distal fossa between the cusps, the central mesial-distal fossa of the mandibular teeth being designed to accommodate the lingual cusps of the maxillary teeth of the first set. The second set has been designed with full length premolars which are of sufficient length to harmonize with canines, the premolars being provided facial surfaces having a cusp like effect by having marginal ridges slightly lower than the center of the buccal and lingual cusps.