Abstract: Sluuries and binder precursor dispersions suitable for use in producing abrasive articles are presented. Slurries comprise a polymerizable resin which is preferably addition polymerizable, abrasive particles, and modifying particles, wherein the modifying particles are present in an amount sufficient to reduce the viscosity of the slurry. Abrasive articles incorporating cured versions of the slurries and dispersions are presented, as well as methods of making the articles and of reducing sedimentation rate of mineral particles (abrasive or filler).

Abstract: Fluoroaluminosilicate dental cement glasses are treated with an aqueous silanol treating solution and optionally with an additional organic compound. The treated glasses form cements with improved strength. The silanol can be ethylenically-unsaturated and can contain acidic groups, and, if so, is novel in its own right.

Abstract: A method of applying a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide to a metal article which method involves heating a coating of a coupling agent for a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the coating to a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide. Also a method of adhering a metal article to an adhesive and/or a composite and a method of adhering a metal article to a substrate.

Abstract: A cartridge made of a material that does not to a significant extend absorb polar components from a dental composition stored therein. The force required to extrude a dental composition from the cartridge increases less over time in a cartridge of the invention than in a cartridge of the same configuration made of conventionally employed materials such as nylon-6.

Abstract: Metal dental articles with a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide thereon, and a method of applying such a layer, which method involves heating a coating of a coupling agent for a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the coating to a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide.

Abstract: Defects in the glass lining of a production-size reactor can be conveniently and inexpensively repaired by (a) applying a thin primer that contains a silane coupling agent, (b) applying a dental composite, and (c) then curing the resin of the composite. This strongly bonds the dental composite to the glass and, when the defect extends to the metal jacket of the reactor, also strongly bonds the composite to the metal. Preferably prior to step (b), the primer is covered by a light-curable adhesive that can covalently bond both to the silane coupling agent of the primer and to the resin of the dental composite. By patching the glass lining in this way, there is little danger of fire or explosion or hazard to the health of the person who applies the patch, and reactor down-time is significantly reduced compared to prior patching methods.

Abstract: A method for priming a dental material using a liquid layer of acidic, non-hazy silanol priming solution containing substantially fully hydrolyzed organofunctional silanol, water, and volatile alcohol or ketone solvent. The compositions contain a sufficiently low amount of silanol and sufficiently high amounts of solvent and acid to have a priming strength in excess of the cohesive strength of dental porcelain after storage of the solution at room temperature for at least about 45 days.