Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cleaning device for orthokeratology lens, comprising a housing, a cap, a gear module, two cleaning shaft, two cleaning head, and a rotating shaft. The housing comprises two orthokeratology lens bases and an opening. The cap is disposed on the opening. The cleaning shaft comprises a first end connecting to the gear module and a second end. The cleaning head is disposed on the second end of the cleaning shaft. The rotating shaft connects to the gear module.

Abstract: Provided is an orthopedic composition, including: a powder composition including calcium sulfate hemihydrate, ?-tricalcium phosphate and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; and a solvent including glycerol and water. The orthopedic composition exhibits improved washout resistance. A method of manufacturing the orthopedic composition and a bone graft set including the orthopedic composition are further provided.

Abstract: Provided are a polysaccharide composition and method capable of reducing, whether during pre-wear immersion or during post-wear cleaning, the amount of protein adsorbed on hard contact lenses and orthokeratology lenses. The polysaccharide composition and method reduce the amount of protein adsorbed on hard contact lenses and thereby prevent corneal abrasions and inflammations of the conjunctiva and cornea.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cleaning device for orthokeratology lens, comprising a housing, a cap, a gear module, two cleaning shaft, two cleaning head, and a rotating shaft. The housing comprises two orthokeratology lens bases and an opening. The cap is disposed on the opening. The cleaning shaft comprises a first end connecting to the gear module and a second end. The cleaning head is disposed on the second end of the cleaning shaft. The rotating shaft connects to the gear module.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition of temporary crown materials, comprising a powder reagent and a liquid reagent; wherein the powder reagent comprises PMMA and an initiator, and the liquid reagent comprises MMA, a catalyst, and a plasticizer; wherein the plasticizer is a citrate ester compound. The composition of temporary crown materials of the present invention has high hardness, high toughness, high flexural strength and excellent biocompatibility.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition of temporary crown materials, comprising a powder reagent and a liquid reagent; wherein the powder reagent comprises PMMA and an initiator, and the liquid reagent comprises MMA, a catalyst, and a plasticizer; wherein the plasticizer is a citrate ester compound. The composition of temporary crown materials of the present invention has high hardness, high toughness, high flexural strength and excellent biocompatibility.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a desensitizing toothpaste. Based on the total weight of the desensitizing toothpaste, the desensitizing toothpaste includes: from 5% to 40% by weight of DP-bioglass; from 1% to 5% by weight of thickening agents; from 25% to 35% by weight of humectant; and from 1% to 5% by weight of surfactant, wherein the DP-bioglass includes: 8.4% of Na2O, 40.6% of CaO, 39% of SiO2, and 12% of P2O5 based on the total weight of the DP-bioglass. With the implementation of the present invention, the indication of dentin hypersensitivity can be greatly relieved.

Abstract: An artificial tears solution combination is composed mainly of an anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation material, a liquid viscosity-enhancing agent, and an artificial tears solution. The artificial tears solution combination is capable keeping moisture, and meanwhile having anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation capabilities. As such, it can prolong the liquid retention on ocular surfaces, to effective reduce the repeated dosing, and shorten the schedule for the dry eye syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an alginic acid or a salt or ester thereof, which is effective in reducing frictions in artificial joints and wear of artificial joint implants. Also provided is a method for lubricating artificial joints comprising administering said composition to a synovial cavity of a subject. In another aspect, the present invention provides use of an alginic acid or a salt or ester thereof in manufacturing a lubricating composition.

Abstract: A kit for introducing a bladder into a body pocket is provided. The kit comprises a holder having an interior surface, an exterior surface and at least one open end, a balloon catheter, a needle and a bladder. The holder includes a needle sheath formed on the exterior surface. The balloon catheter comprises a balloon and a tube. The needle is secured to the bladder by a suture. The bladder may be positioned in the holder with the needle received in the needle sheath. The bladder may have an inlet and an opening. Through the inlet the balloon catheter and a body prosthesis are introducible into the bladder after the bladder is placed into the body pocket, and through the opening the tube of the balloon catheter is introducible out of the bladder.

Abstract: An artificial tears solution combination is composed mainly of an anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation material, a liquid viscosity-enhancing agent, and an artificial tears solution. The artificial tears solution combination is capable keeping moisture, and meanwhile having anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation capabilities. As such, it can prolong the liquid retention on ocular surfaces, to effective reduce the repeated dosing, and shorten the schedule for the dry eye syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an alginic acid or a salt or ester thereof, which is effective in reducing frictions in artificial joints and wear of artificial joint implants. Also provided is a method for lubricating artificial joints comprising administering said composition to a synovial cavity of a subject. In another aspect, the present invention provides use of an alginic acid or a salt or ester thereof in manufacturing a lubricating composition.

Abstract: A non-alcohol mouthwash composition without chemical antibacterial medicament is disclosed. The non-alcohol mouthwash composition includes from 0.03% to 1.5% of ?-polyglutamic acid (?-PGA) and from 0.5% to 4% of surfactant, all percentages based on the total weight of the mouthwash composition. The non-alcohol mouthwash composition preferably includes from 0.4% to 1.5% by weight, or more preferably from 0.8% to 1.3% by weight, of ?-PGA. Containing no chemical antibacterial medicament, the non-alcohol mouthwash composition can effectively inhibit bacterial growth in the oral cavity without irritating the oral mucosa.

Abstract: A non-alcohol mouthwash composition without chemical antibacterial medicament is disclosed. The non-alcohol mouthwash composition includes from 0.03% to 1.5% of ?-polyglutamic acid (?-PGA) and from 0.5% to 4% of surfactant, all percentages based on the total weight of the mouthwash composition. The non-alcohol mouthwash composition preferably includes from 0.4% to 1.5% by weight, or more preferably from 0.8% to 1.3% by weight, of ?-PGA. Containing no chemical antibacterial medicament, the non-alcohol mouthwash composition can effectively inhibit bacterial growth in the oral cavity without irritating the oral mucosa.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a desensitizing toothpaste. Based on the total weight of the desensitizing toothpaste, the desensitizing toothpaste includes: from 5% to 40% by weight of DP-bioglass; from 1% to 5% by weight of thickening agents; from 25% to 35% by weight of humectant; and from 1% to 5% by weight of surfactant, wherein the DP-bioglass includes: 8.4% of Na2O, 40.6% of CaO, 39% of SiO2, and 12% of P2O5 based on the total weight of the DP-bioglass. With the implementation of the present invention, the indication of dentin hypersensitivity can be greatly relieved.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and device for testing cell responses to polymer particles in vitro. Cells and culture medium are added to a 24-well plate and incubated for 24 hours to make the cells adhere to the interior bottom surface of the plate. The old medium is then drained out and fresh medium and polymer particles are added to fill up the wells. The plate was covered with a light and transparent film such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with small holes for ventilation and inverted carefully. The polymer particles float and contact with the cells adhered to the interior bottom surface of the plate. Then the cells are incubated for an intended period for further experiments.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and device for testing cell responses to polymer particles in vitro. Cells and culture medium are added to a 24-well plate and incubated for 24 hours to make the cells adhere to the interior bottom surface of the plate. The old medium is then drained out and fresh medium and polymer particles are added to fill up the wells. The pate was covered with a light and transparent film such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with small holes for ventilation and inverted carefully. The polymer particles float and contact with the cells adhered to the interior bottom surface of the plate. Then the cells are incubated for an intended period for further experiments.

Abstract: In a method for generating polymeric wear particles for use in animal experiments as polymeric medical implant pre-clinical testing, microfabrication technique is used to design different mask patterns and obtain a uniformly sized and oriented microfabricated surface, which is used with a reciprocating wear tester to conduct an experiment on wear, so as to generate wear particles having specific size and morphology. A large quantity of wear particles could be generated within a shortened time. Separating and filtering procedures are included to produce wear particles having more uniform size, so as to meet the standards of pre-clinical test and satisfy requirements in different clinical tests. The method includes three major steps, namely, producing a microfabricated surface, conducting an experiment on wear, and collecting generated wear particles.