Abstract: The invention relates to A curable composition for producing dental composite crowns, the composition comprising a resin matrix comprising polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising a urethane moiety, polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), wherein the polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising an urethane moiety are used in excess over the polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), a filler matrix comprising nanocluster(s), fumed silica in an amount below 8 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, an initiator system comprising photoinitiator(s), organic dye(s), the curable composition not comprising softener in an amount of more than 5 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, the curable composition having a viscosity below 150 Pa*s at 23° C. and a shear rate of 1 s?1. The invention also relates to a cured article obtained by radiation curing this curable composition by use of an additive-manufacturing method.

Abstract: The invention relates to A curable composition for producing dental composite crowns, the composition comprising a resin matrix comprising polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising a urethane moiety, polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), wherein the polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising an urethane moiety are used in excess over the polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), a filler matrix comprising nanocluster(s), fumed silica in an amount below 8 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, an initiator system comprising photoinitiator(s), organic dye(s), the curable composition not comprising softener in an amount of more than 5 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, the curable composition having a viscosity below 150 Pa*s at 23° C. and a shear rate of 1 s?1. The invention also relates to a cured article obtained by radiation curing this curable composition by use of an additive-manufacturing method.

Abstract: The invention relates to A curable composition for producing dental composite crowns, the composition comprising a resin matrix comprising polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising a urethane moiety, polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), wherein the polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising an urethane moiety are used in excess over the polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), a filler matrix comprising nanocluster(s), fumed silica in an amount below 8 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, an initiator system comprising photoinitiator(s), organic dye(s), the curable composition not comprising softener in an amount of more than 5 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, the curable composition having a viscosity below 150 Pa*s at 23° C. and a shear rate of 1 s?1. The invention also relates to a cured article obtained by radiation curing this curable composition by use of an additive-manufacturing method.

Abstract: The invention is related to a process for producing a dental restoration, the process comprising the steps: —shape a dental restoration out of a shapeable material being placed on a dental situation to be restored in the mouth of a patient, —make an impression of the shaped dental restoration placed on the dental situation to be restored by using a dental impression material, —remove the dental impression material and the shaped dental restoration from the dental situation in the mouth of a patient, —place a curable dental composition in the negative mould of the dental impression material relating to the dental situation to be restored. The invention is also directed to a kit of parts comprising a shapeable material, a curable dental composition, optionally a dental cement, optionally a dental impression material, instruction for use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biologically active protease and at least one biologically active glycosidase wherein the proteases and the glycosidases are present in an activity ratio of from 1,000,000:1 to 1:1,000,000 and wherein the composition has a total enzyme activity of at least 2 U/ml. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of producing such enzyme comprising composition and to processes of removing caries. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of one or more enzyme comprising compositions for producing a treatment agent for removing caries.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastics which are self-disinfecting. The invention relates in particular to polyether or silicone based dental plastics and impression materials in which a biocidal material is incorporated. The dental impression material ace. to the invention comprises at least a polymerizable base paste BP and a non-aqueous catalyst paste CP, wherein the base paste BP comprises about 0.001 to about 10% by weight of a water-stable anti-microbial agent. Preferred anti-microbial agents are selected from the group consisting of Hexitidin, Cetypyridininumcloride (CPC), Chlorhexidine and its derivates (CHX) and Triclosan.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental composition for detecting bacteria comprising a solvent, at least one electron acceptor component and at least one electron donor component, the composition being substantially free of components which enable or facilitate the electron transmission between the electron acceptor component and the electron donor component. The invention also relates to a kit of parts and the use of the dental composition for producing a means for the inter-oral detection of bacteria.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one collagenolytic active enzyme with enzymatic activity at acidic pH for drilless enzymatic caries removal. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of producing this collagenolytic active enzyme comprising composition and to processes of removing caries. The invention also relates to the use of collagenolytic active enzyme comprising compositions for producing a treatment agent for dental applications.

Abstract: A dental composition and method for detecting carious tissue on the surface of a tooth, and the use of the dental composition to manufacture a remedy for detection of carious tissue. The dental composition can comprise an aqueous solution of 1) at least one acidic compound, 2) at least one salt of said acidic compound, 3) at least one indicator that generates a detectable signal when said solution reaches a particular pH value that is less than 5.5; wherein 1) and 2) are selected such that the aqueous solution has a pH of less than that particular pH value where the indicator generates the signal. The method can comprise the steps of 1) providing the above mentioned dental composition, 2) applying said composition to the surface of said tooth, and 3) measuring the amount of time required for the composition to change color.

Abstract: A dental instrument for use in removing unremineralizable carious dentin from a tooth while generally maintaining remineralizable carious dentin. The instrument comprises an instrument body and an instrument head having scraping elements made of plastic. Also, a method of removing unremineralizable carious dentine from a tooth while generally maintaining remineralizable carious dentin, wherein the method comprises the use of the dental instrument.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental composition for detecting bacteria comprising a solvent, at least one electron acceptor component and at least one electron donor component, the composition being substantially free of components which enable or facilitate the electron transmission between the electron acceptor component and the electron donor component. The invention also relates to a kit of parts and the use of the dental composition for producing a means for the inter-oral detection of bacteria.

Abstract: A dental instrument (1) for use in removing unremineralizable carious dentin from a tooth while generally maintaining remineralizable carious dentin. The instrument comprises an instrument body (4) and an instrument head (3) having scraping elements (5) made of plastic. Also, a method of removing unremineralizable carious dentine from a tooth while generally maintaining remineralizable carious dentin, wherein the method comprises the use of the dental instrument (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one collagenolytic active enzyme with enzymatic activity at acidic pH for drilless enzymatic caries removal. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of producing this collagenolytic active enzyme comprising composition and to processes of removing caries. The invention also relates to the use of collagenolytic active enzyme comprising compositions for producing a treatment agent for dental applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastics which are self-disinfecting. The invention relates in particular to polyether or silicone based dental plastics and impression materials in which a biocidal material is incorporated. The dental impression material ace. to the invention comprises at least a polymerizable base paste BP and a non-aqueous catalyst paste CP, wherein the base paste BP comprises about 0.001 to about 10% by weight of a water-stable anti-microbial agent. Preferred anti-microbial agents are selected from the group consisting of Hexitidin, Cetypyridininumcloride (CPC), Chlorhexidine and its derivates (CHX) and Triclosan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental composition comprising an enzyme having an enzyme activity at acidic pH values, a buffer providing an acidic pH value and one or more preservative agents, wherein at least one preservative agent is active at acidic pH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biologically active protease and at least one biologically active glycosidase wherein the proteases and the glycosidases are present in an activity ratio of from 1,000,000:1 to 1:1,000,000 and wherein the composition has a total enzyme activity of at least 2 U/ml. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of producing such enzyme comprising composition and to processes of removing caries. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of one or more enzyme comprising compositions for producing a treatment agent for removing caries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biologically active protease and at least one biologically active glycosidase wherein the proteases and the glycosidases are present in an activity ratio of from 1,000,000:1 to 1:1,000,000 and wherein the composition has a total enzyme activity of at least 2 U/ml. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of producing such an enzyme comprising composition and to processes of removing caries. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of one or more enzyme comprising compositions for producing a treatment agent for removing caries.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one collagenolytic active enzyme with enzymatic activity at acidic pH for drilless enzymatic caries removal. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of producing this collagenolytic active enzyme comprising composition and to processes of removing caries. The invention also relates to the use of collagenolytic active enzyme comprising compositions for producing a treatment agent for dental applications.