Abstract: Dental material, which contains an ene compound with two or more C—C multiple bonds and a thiol according to general Formula (1) or an oligomer based on such a thiol, wherein n, p and m are chosen such that the thiol has a total of at least 3 SH groups.

Abstract: Method for adjusting or improving or optimizing the usage properties of filler(s)-containing, flowable dental material, which involves relating to at least one measuring value representing the tackiness to at least one measuring value representing the texturing or plasticity or consistency. Flowable, usage-optimized, usually non-polymerized dental composites contain, as fillers, at least one glass filler and at least one filler from the group of chipped polymers or pre-polymer fillers based on ground polymer that is pre-polymerized together with inorganic particles, and, as additive(s), at least one compound represented through formula H—Y—Z (I), where: Y=—O—, —S—, —CO—, —OSi(OR1)2—, —OE Z=H, OH, SH, NH2, COOH, COOR2 E=—CnHmOp- R1=H, C1-C4-Alkyl R2=C1-C15-Alkyl, interrupted by one or more O atoms. C2-C14-Alkyl, n=2 bis 5 m=4 bis 11 p=n.

Abstract: The invention relates to a particulate glass filler wherein glass particles of 0.2 to 1 ?m mean particle size are connected with other particles, the connection being effected by the glass material itself. More precisely particulate glass filler comprising glass particles, wherein the particles contains centrally located macro glass particles and on the outer surface located micro glass particles wherein the macro and micro glass particles are connected by the material of said particles. Further the invention relates to a method for manufacturing the glass particles and the particulate glass filler comprising said glass particles. It also relates to a composite or dental material comprising the above particulate glass filler.

Abstract: An agent for protection of tooth surfaces, in conjunction with conventional bleaching methods, by biomimetic deposition of fluorapatite, containing A at least one preformulated 50-1000 ?m thick gel film A, containing A1 at least one gel former, A2 water or a mixture of water and an organic solvent, A3 phosphate or hydrogen phosphate ions, A4 optionally fluoride, A5 optionally at least one amino acid, A6 optionally one carboxylic acid or a buffer system for a pH value from 4 to 7. B at least one 50 ?m to 5 mm thick gel film B, containing B1 at least one gel former, B2 water, B3 calcium ions Ca2+.

Abstract: The invention discloses a partially elastic shaped body in the form of a negative image of a dental arch containing a matrix based on a gel containing an active substance or a system with a mineralizing effect as well as an application system for the treatment of teeth. The application system comprises an application dental splint that is well-suited for use on the upper and/or lower jaw, whereby the dental splint can accommodate at least one first three-dimensional shaped body that is adapted to the splint and contains a matrix, preferably the dental splint can be deformed by heat. The matrix of the at least one first and optionally further shaped body contains at least one active substance or a system with a mineralizing effect containing phosphates, calcium, and fluorides. The method for producing the application system and a kit comprising the application system are also a subject matter of the invention.

Abstract: The invention proposes a kit and formulations for biomimetic deposition of apatite on teeth from a partially elastic shaped body comprising an envelope, whereby the shaped body a) comprises at least one mineralization matrix containing a gel that comprises water-soluble phosphates or phosphates that can be hydrolysed to form water-soluble phosphate ions and has a pH value of 2 to 8, optionally fluorides, and b) the at least one or a second mineralization matrix comprises a second gel having a pH value of 3.5 to 14 comprising calcium ions or compounds releasing calcium ions. Moreover, the method for producing the formulation and the use thereof for the deposition of apatite, in particular of needle-shaped fluorapatite crystallites, is claimed. Using the formulations according to the invention, it is feasible to deposit more than or equal to 1 ?m apatite, in particular fluorapatite, on tooth surfaces in order to seal or brighten porous tooth surfaces.

Abstract: The invention proposes formulations for biomimetic deposition of apatite from a partially elastic shaped body on teeth, whereby the shaped body a) contains at least one mineralization matrix containing a gel that comprises water-soluble phosphates or phosphates that can be hydrolyzed to form water-soluble phosphate ions and has a pH value of 2 to 8, optionally fluorides, and b) the at least one or a second mineralization matrix comprises a second gel having a pH value of 3.5 to 14 comprising calcium ions or compounds releasing calcium ions. Moreover, the method for producing the formulation for the deposition of apatite, in particular of needle-shaped fluorapatite crystals, is claimed. Using the formulations according to the invention, it is feasible to deposit more than or equal to 1 ?m apatite, in particular fluorapatite, on tooth surfaces in order to seal or brighten porous tooth surfaces.

Abstract: A method for brightening of teeth is described, using a kit with the components A an alkaline, aqueous sodium fluoride solution, containing a gel former, B a dried gel, present in film strips, containing B1 at least one gel former, B2 phosphate or hydrogen phosphate ions, B3 optionally at least one amino acid, B4 optionally fluoride, B5 optionally glycerol, B6 optionally a carboxylic acid or a buffer system for one of the pH values from 4 to 7. C a dried gel, present in film strips, containing C1 at least one gel former, C2 calcium ions, C3 optionally glycerol, as well as preparation of the kit.

Abstract: Method for adjusting or improving or optimising the usage properties of filler(s)-containing, flowable dental material, which involves relating to at least one measuring value representing the tackiness to at least one measuring value representing the texturing or plasticity or consistency. Flowable, usage-optimised, usually non-polymerised dental composites contain, as fillers, at least one glass filler and at least one filler from the group of chipped polymers or pre-polymer fillers based on ground polymer that is pre-polymerised together with inorganic particles, and, as additive(s), at least one compound represented through formula H—Y—Z (I), where: Y?—O—, —S—, —CO—, —OSi(OR1)2—, —OE Z?H, OH, SH, NH2, COOH, COOR2 E=—CnHmOp- R1?H, C1-C4-Alkyl R2?C1-C15-Alkyl, interrupted by one or more O atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dental materials composed of calix[n]arenes and also to the use thereof for cements, composites, adhesives and coating materials in the dental field. The materials include (a) 0.5 to 90% by weight of at least one polymerizable calix[n]arene according to formula (I), (b) 0.01 to 5% by weight of initiator, (c) 0 to 90% by weight of at least one additional monomer which can polymerize under cationic and/or radical conditions and/or which can polymerize by ring opening, (d) 0 to 85% by weight of filler, (e) 0.01 to 5% by weight of additive and (f) 0 to 70% by weight of solvent.

Abstract: An agent for protection of tooth surfaces, in conjunction with conventional bleaching methods, by biomimetic deposition of fluorapatite, containing A at least one preformulated 50-1000 ?m thick gel film A, containing A1 at least one gel former, A2 water or a mixture of water and an organic solvent, A3 phosphate or hydrogen phosphate ions, A4 optionally fluoride, A5 optionally at least one amino acid, A6 optionally one carboxylic acid or a buffer system for a pH value from 4 to 7. B at least one 50 ?m to 5 mm thick gel film B, containing B1 at least one gel former, B2 water, B3 calcium ions Ca2±.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dental materials composed of calix[n]arenes and also to the use thereof for cements, composites, adhesives and coating materials in the dental field. The materials include (a) 0.5 to 90% by weight of at least one polymerizable calix[n]arene according to formula (I), (b) 0.01 to 5% by weight of initiator, (c) 0 to 90% by weight of at least one additional monomer which can polymerize under cationic and/or radical conditions and/or which can polymerize by ring opening, (d) 0 to 85% by weight of filler, (e) 0.01 to 5% by weight of additive and (f) 0 to 70% by weight of solvent.

Abstract: Dental composite materials based on (meth)acrylate, exhibiting a proportion of TCD monomers in the total composition of 1-15% by weight and the quotient of flexural strength/shrinkage tension is at least 35.

Abstract: Dental composites comprising monomers, crosslinking agents, fillers, and initiators, in which the crosslinking agent comprises more than 50% by weight of the acrylate monomer TCD-DI-HEA, and the cyctotoxicity of the cured composite as determined according to the standard requirements of ISO 10993-5 and DIN EN ISO 7405 is assessed into the category “no cytotoxic potential”.

Abstract: Dental composite materials based on (meth)acrylate, exhibiting a proportion of TCD monomers in the total composition of 1-15% by weight and the quotient of flexural strength/shrinkage tension is at least 35.

Abstract: A method for brightening of teeth is described, using a kit with the components A an alkaline, aqueous sodium fluoride solution, containing a gel former, B a dried gel, present in film strips, containing B1 at least one gel former, B2 phosphate or hydrogen phosphate ions, B3 optionally at least one amino acid, B4 optionally fluoride, B5 optionally glycerol, B6 optionally a carboxylic acid or a buffer system for one of the pH values from 4 to 7. C a dried gel, present in film strips, containing C1 at least one gel former, C2 calcium ions, C3 optionally glycerol, as well as preparation of the kit.

Abstract: An agent for protection of tooth surfaces, in conjunction with conventional bleaching methods, by biomimetic deposition of fluorapatite, containing A at least one preformulated 50-1000 ?m thick gel film A, containing A1 at least one gel former, A2 water or a mixture of water and an organic solvent, A3 phosphate or hydrogen phosphate ions, A4 optionally fluoride, A5 optionally at least one amino acid, A6 optionally one carboxylic acid or a buffer system for a pH value from 4 to 7. B at least one 50 ?m to 5 mm thick gel film B, containing B1 at least one gel former, B2 water, B3 calcium ions Ca2+.

Abstract: Compositions for dental composites comprising monomers, crosslinking agents, fillers, initiators, A the proportion of crosslinking agent being formed in an amount of more than 50% by acrylate monomers with a TCD urethane structure having the general formula in which A, X, Z, R1 R2 R3 and r have the meaning indicated in claim 1, provide polymerized composite materials with a particularly low cytotoxicity according to the standard requirements according to ISO 10993-5 and DIN EN ISO 7405.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dental materials composed of calix[n]arenes and also to the use thereof for cements, composites, adhesives and coating materials in the dental field. The materials include (a) 0.5 to 90% by weight of at least one polymerizable calix[n]arene according to formula (I), (b) 0.01 to 5% by weight of initiator, (c) 0 to 90% by weight of at least one additional monomer which can polymerize under cationic and/or radical conditions and/or which can polymerize by ring opening, (d) 0 to 85% by weight of filler, (e) 0.01 to 5% by weight of additive and (f) 0 to 70% by weight of solvent.

Abstract: A two-component initiator system having accelerators for curing polymerizable materials comprising the following components: (a) a hydroperoxide compound containing one or more hydroperoxide groups that are bound to a tertiary carbon; (b) a thiourea derivative; and (c) as accelerator, a copper compound which is soluble in the preparation is preferably free of amine and is particularly suited for polymerizable dental compositions.