Abstract: An implantable stent forming a tubular scaffolding including a plurality of individual struts arranged in a pattern defining open spaces. The tubular scaffolding with a lumen defined therethrough having a lumen facing surface facing radially inward toward the lumen and an opposite tissue facing surface facing radially outward away from the lumen. Each individual strut has a longitudinal axis and a lateral cross-section with opposing sides extending between the lumen facing surface and the tissue facing surface. Furthermore, at least one structural extension member associated with one of the individual struts, wherein the structural extension member extends in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis outward from one of the opposing sides of the associated individual strut and the structural extension member has a plurality of growth promoting structural elements.

Abstract: A biodegradable drug-eluting stent comprises a first non-biodegradable end segment, a biodegradable intermediate segment coupled to the first non-biodegradable end segment, and a second non-biodegradable end segment coupled to the biodegradable intermediate segment. The stent also comprises a plurality of connectors connecting the first and second end segments to the intermediate segment, each connector comprising a biodegradable connector arm coupled to and extending away from an end of the intermediate segment and a non-biodegradable arm receiver coupled to an end of the first or second end segment. The connector arm has an end tab and the arm receiver is configured to couple with the end tab. The end segments are drug-eluting and are configured to expand at a faster rate than that of the intermediate segment in response to an expansion force from an expandable balloon the stent is crimped over.

Abstract: A self-expanding, flexible, intravascular stent for use in a vessel includes at least two annular segments axially connected to each other. Each of the at least two annular segments is formed of a plurality of struts connected to each other in a meandering manner. The stent has a crimped state having a reduced diameter and an expanded state having a nominal diameter. The annular segments have a first expansion characteristic in a first diameter range less than the nominal diameter and a second expansion characteristic, different from the first expansion characteristic, in a second diameter range greater than the nominal diameter.

Abstract: A stent formed by weaving a wire, includes: a plurality of straight line intersection portions at which straight line portions intersect with each other; and a plurality of engagement portions at which a mountain-shaped bent portion that is bent toward a side in a first direction, which is one side in an axial direction, and becomes convex, and a valley-shaped bent portion that is bent toward a side in a second direction, which is the other side in the axial direction, and becomes convex intersect with each other. The plurality of straight line intersection portions have a first straight line intersection portion and a second straight line intersection portion. The plurality of engagement portions have a first engagement portion, a second engagement portion, a third engagement portion, and a fifth engagement portion. The first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are disposed at different positions in the axial direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of acid reflux disease comprising two or more movement restriction device segments adapted to be movement restriction device of a controlled size. The movement restriction device can at least partly be invaginated by a patient's stomach fundus wall. A substantial part of the outer surface of the movement restriction device is adapted to rest against the stomach wall without injuring the latter in a position between the patient's diaphragm and at least a portion of the lower part of the invaginated stomach fundus wall, such that movement of the cardiac notch of the patient's stomach towards the patient's diaphragm is restricted, to thereby prevent the cardia from sliding through the patient's diaphragm opening into the patient's thorax, so as to maintain the supporting pressure against the patient's cardia sphincter muscle exerted from the patient's abdomen.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for assisting an active motion of a finger including a standard stabilizer, a hyperextension-specific stabilizer having a shape being bent in a first direction, in which the finger is extended, an active motion-specific elastic part that generates an elastic force in the first direction or a second direction being an opposite direction to the first direction, and a mounting part, to which one of the standard stabilizer, the hyperextension-specific stabilizer, and the active motion-specific elastic part is selectively coupled to be separable, and on which the finger is worn.

Abstract: A drain assembly for use with an ostomy bag and an ostomy bag arrangement utilizing a drain assembly to drain urine. The drain assembly includes a connector configured to attach to the ostomy bag. The drain assembly is configured to permit an ostomy bag wearer to position the discharge valve into a discharge position outside of the ostomy bag wearer's clothing for discharge of urine waste from the ostomy bag.

Abstract: An ostomy barrier, skin adhesive, accessory or a peristomal skin treatment comprises a population of non-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, algae, yeast or their lysates configured to limit proliferation of pathogenic organisms in or on peristomal skin or skin at other body sites and/or maintain healthy skin flora. The ostomy barrier, adhesive, accessory or peristomal skin treatment can also be configured to alter the peristomal or other skin environment to promote growth of a desirable or commensal population while discouraging growth of the pathogenic organisms.

Abstract: Examples relate to apparatuses, devices, systems, and methods for collecting bodily waste and bodily fluid using a sacral pad as an attachment point. The bodily waste collection apparatus includes a sacral pad and a bodily waste collection device attached to a lower portion of the sacral pad. The bodily waste collection device includes a fluid impermeable casing defining an interior region therein, a permeable material at least partially disposed in the interior region, and a conduit disposed within the bodily waste collection device. The sacral pad secures to the wearer and the bodily waste collection devices is at least partially maintained in a position to receive bodily waste from a wearer by the sacral pad.

Abstract: A novel urine-collecting device is disclosed. The device is a urine collection container with a large capacity to hold urine to reduce the need for frequent emptying and to prevent overflow during the night. The urine-collecting device comprises a body component comprised of a five-gallon container. Further, the device comprises a male external catheter which is attached to a tube that flows into the five-gallon container. The size of the container may vary, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

Abstract: An oral device for use by a patient during sleep can include a first guard and a second guard. The first guard can be configured for insertion into an oral cavity of the patient and can include a first body configured to engage a first set of a dentition and a first recess. The second guard can be configured for insertion into the oral cavity of the patient and can include a second body configured to engage a second set of the dentition and a first projection. The first projection can extend from the second body and can align with a first set of occlusal surfaces of the second set of the dentition upon insertion of the second guard.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are intravaginal ring (IVR) devices comprising barriers that may be metal, polymeric or combinations of metal and polymeric. The IVRs are useful for contraception, treating and/or preventing sexually transmitted diseases, and treating and/or preventing bacterial infections. The IVR's are resistant to distortion due to absorption of vaginal fluids. This allows the IVRs to perform better over time as compared to other intravaginal rings made with copolymeric silicone.

Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin management device with an improved skin management effect as electric deep-heat by high frequency and heat by ultrasound physical vibration may be simultaneously provided to the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a head-wearable stimulating device for human having a function for thermal therapy to temporomandibular joints, and an electric thermal therapy device. The stimulating device for human according to the present disclosure is a device having a function for thermal therapy to temporomandibular joints, and includes: a body configured to be worn on a head; and an electric heating main thermal therapy section disposed at the body to be able to perform thermal therapy on temporomandibular joints and generating heat using electricity. The stimulating device for human may further include a neck stimulation band having a neck thermal therapy section for performing thermal therapy on muscles at a neck, and disposed under the body to be able to be worn on a neck. Since the present disclosure performs thermal therapy on temporomandibular joints on a head, it is possible to stably apply stimulation for human including thermal therapy to target areas even if a user is moving.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a universal wrap that can apply a thermal pack to many different regions of a patient's body. The universal wrap is provided in a standardized form. The medical provider is provided with options to modify the standardized form in order to adapt the wrap to many different applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for administration of ophthalmic treatments into a patient's eye. Apparatus may include a wire form with a horizontal upper frame, temples that rest on or hook over the ears, nose pads, and semi-circular receivers to accept the tip of an eye drop-dispenser bottle. In some examples, distance sensing apparatus and signaling capabilities may be present to support the administration of ophthalmic treatments. In some examples, the apparatus may be enhanced for the purposes of aiding the application of eyedrops by a deep upper horizontal frame that rests on the forehead to prevent the apparatus, and thereby the eye dropper bottle, from approaching the eye too closely.

Abstract: Transcorneal and fiberoptic laser delivery systems and methods for the treatment of eye diseases wherein energy is delivered by wavelengths transparent to the cornea to effect target tissues in the eye for the control of intraocular pressure in diseases such as glaucoma by delivery systems both external to and within ocular tissues. External delivery may be affected under gonioscopic control. Internal delivery may be controlled endoscopically or fiberoptically, both systems utilizing femtosecond laser energy to excise ocular tissue. The femtosecond light energy is delivered to the target tissues to be treated to effect precisely controlled photodisruption to enable portals for the outflow of aqueous fluid in the case of glaucoma in a manner which minimizes target tissue healing responses, inflammation and scarring.

Abstract: A hearing protection system comprises a hearing protection device adapted for placement over or insertion into a user's ear. The hearing protection device comprises a first microphone arranged to determine an internal sound level characteristic within the user's ear canal. The hearing protection system further comprises a second microphone arranged to determine an ambient sound level characteristic. The system is arranged to compare the internal and ambient sound level characteristics to determine a difference metric therebetween and to generate an indication if the difference metric is greater than a difference threshold and the internal sound level characteristic is lower than an internal sound threshold.

Abstract: A wound dressing having a chromic material responsive to at least one stimuli. In one or more embodiments, a plurality of individual liquid expandable articles introduce the chromatic material to the wound. The individual liquid-expandable articles release stored mechanical energy and mechanically expand into expanded articles upon contact with a liquid associated with the wound. In response to the chromic material receiving the at least one stimuli the chromic material provides a color change evidencing how long the expanded articles have been in contact with the wound and where the expanded articles are within the wound. In one or more embodiments, determinations may be made about removing the expanded articles from the wound based on the color of the chromic material.

Abstract: The present invention concerns antimicrobial multi-layer wound dressings having an antimicrobial agent located at one or more interfaces between opposing surfaces of the layers of the wound dressing. This improves the migration of antimicrobial agent and allows the dressing to provide a higher overall concentration of antimicrobial agent throughout the dressing. This will assist clinicians when treating wounds by reducing the microbial load at the wound bed thereby reducing the risk of wound infection.

Abstract: A disposable pant-type article including a front body panel and a rear body panel, each being elastically stretchable in the transverse direction, and a crotch region being located between a front panel crotch edge and a rear panel crotch edge. The article has first and second leg edges, each leg edge constituted by a front leg edge section being arranged in the front body panel, a rear leg edge section being arranged in the rear body panel; and a crotch leg edge section being arranged in the crotch region. A pre-tensioned first crotch elastic member is arranged extending in the longitudinal direction along the first leg edge and a pre-tensioned second crotch elastic member is arranged extending in the longitudinal direction along the second leg edge. The crotch leg edge section of the leg edges extends completely or partly in the respective crotch elastic member.

Abstract: A formed film laminate includes two formed films. Each formed film includes a first side and a second side. The first side includes a plurality of elongated ridges extending from a first land area, a plurality of valleys defined by adjacent elongated ridges and the first land area, and a plurality of primary apertures located at bottoms of the valleys. The second side includes a plurality of apertured protuberances extending from a second land area. Each of the protuberances includes a continuous sidewall extending to a distal end that includes a secondary aperture substantially aligned with a primary aperture. The first and second formed films have a thickness greater than about 0.9 mm under a pressure of 0.071 psi. The first formed film and the second formed film are rotationally offset by an angle greater than 0° and less than or equal to 90°.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a package configured to receive one or more absorbent articles. The package comprises a package material comprising natural fibers. The package comprises a plurality of panels comprising a consumer-facing panel and a back panel having one or more wicket holes in a portion thereof. The package is configured to be sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed therein. The back panel comprises a first chamfered side edge and a second chamfered side edge in an area proximate to the one or more wicket holes. The package material comprises a barrier film layer disposed on an inner surface of the package material. The package is recyclable.

Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is provided. The package comprises a package material comprising natural fibers. The package comprises a plurality of panels comprising a consumer-facing panel. The package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed therein. The package material exhibits a HuBa value of greater than about 5.3 hours, according to the HuBa Test. The package is recyclable. The package comprises a vertical side seal having a side seal strength. The side seal strength is greater than about 5.1 N/15 mm and less than about 15 N/15 mm, according to Seal Tensile Strength Test.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a package of one or more absorbent articles. The package comprises a package material comprising natural fibers. The package comprises a plurality of panels comprising a consumer-facing panel. The package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed therein. The package material exhibits a HuBa value of greater than about 5 hours, according to the HuBa Test. The package is recyclable. The package comprises a vertical side seal having a side seal strength that is in the range of about 5.1 N/15 mm to about 15 N/15 mm, according to Seal Tensile Strength Test. The package material comprises a barrier film comprising a first layer and a second layer. The first layer comprises a first polymer material and the second layer comprises a second polymer material. The first polymer material is different than the second polymer material.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus is provided. The patient transport apparatus includes a support structure, a wheel, a wheel drive system, a throttle rotatable from a neutral throttle position to a plurality of throttle positions between a maximum forward throttle position and a maximum backward throttle position, a throttle sensor configured to generate a signal representing a rotational position of the throttle, and a controller. The controller is configured to operate the wheel drive system to rotate the wheel in response to rotation of the throttle, monitor for a stuck throttle condition defined by the signal generated by the throttle sensor indicating that the throttle has persisted in a throttle position other than the maximum forward throttle position, the maximum backward throttle position, and the neutral throttle position for a predetermined period, and limit operation of the wheel drive system in response to detecting the stuck throttle condition.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base having a length and including a plurality of caster wheels enabling movement of the patient support apparatus across a floor surface. An auxiliary wheel support structure is secured to the base and rotatably supports at least one non-castered auxiliary wheel. A drive mechanism including a motor may be configured to drive the auxiliary wheel. A braking system including at least one brake member may be configured to apply a braking force to decelerate the auxiliary wheel and is movable between a first position wherein the at least one brake member is disengaged from the auxiliary wheel and a deployed position wherein the at least one brake member is frictionally engaged with the auxiliary wheel to restrict rotation of the auxiliary wheel. The braking system may be configured to synchronize the braking forces applied to first and second auxiliary wheels.

Abstract: A bathtub chair for transferring a user between a bathtub and/or toilet is disclosed. The bathtub chair includes rail frames and leg frames. The leg frames include first connecting members connecting the rail frames. The leg frames have a height adjusting mechanism. The bathtub chair includes a seat assembly connected to the rail frames. The seat assembly includes a seat. The seat receives the user and is capable of swivelling. Further, the seat assembly slides along the rail frames. The seat assembly includes side latches. One of the side latches connects to the first connecting members when the seat assembly slides towards a leg frame of the leg frames. The bathtub chair further includes a handlebar having second connecting members. The handlebar mounts to the rail frames in between a leg frame and one distal end of the rail frames.

Abstract: A lift device is presented that may include a sheet. Also, the lift device may include an opening that extends from an edge of the sheet. Furthermore, the lift device may include a closure having a fastener configured to extend across the opening. In addition, the lift device may include a feature such that activation of the closure at least partially closes the opening.

Abstract: A device, for grasping a limp body, such as a paraplegic or a quadriplegic patient (19), and transferring the body to another location or moving it into a different position, comprises two pivotally connected sections (12,13), one positioned to grasp the torso portion (18), the other the pelvic one (17). The sections can be kept in line with each other or pivoted toward each other to place the patient in a seated position. Each section comprises an upper frame (14) from the opposite longitudinal edges of which extends a pair of articulated grasping members positioned to move astride the torso or pelvis of the patient. The members include series of transversal cantles which can be directed to curl inwardly toward each other and securely enwrap and grab the load. The frame and the supported patient can then be hoisted, moved and deposited into a supine or seating position. Each member includes a series of successively hinged segments tilted by pulling cables.

Abstract: A cladding protection device for placement around a column. The cladding protection device including a first guard and a second guard, wherein the first guard and the second guard are couplable to one another to bound a central area dimensioned to receive the column. The first guard including a slot and the second guard including a projection, wherein the projection is configured to engage the slot to thereby couple the first guard to the second guard, and the projection is skewed inwardly toward a center of the central area to enable the projection to engage the slot.

Abstract: A stretching device that is used to provide therapy to leg muscles of a person. The stretching device also assesses the status of leg muscles, such as the triceps surae muscles. Distance sensors are located at specific locations on the stretching device and provide data regarding the position of the back of a user's knee and the distance of the heel of the foot from the surface of a stand portion of the stretching device. Measurements are taken over a period of time and are transmitted to a location where the data can be stored and used for further analysis.

Abstract: A front-leg assistive exoskeleton provides the ability to augment a human gait. A shin mount comprising a material secures to a shin of a person such that the shin mount is enabled to push and pull on the shin in a normal direction. A foot mount attaches to a top of a shoe. A connector connects the shin mount to the foot mount. The connector houses an actuator that applies forces that generates torque about an ankle that modifies a gait of the person.

Abstract: A novel end assembly for canes and other walking aids having a linear adjustable hydraulic shock absorber threaded into the distal end of the cane and facility for mounting various cane and walking aid ends.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices suitable for the dichoptic treatment of amblyopia, that in some embodiments comprise concurrently dichoptically displaying two different variants of a received image on a display screen so that each one of the two different variants is visible to only one eye of a subject, an amblyopic-eye image to the amblyopic-eye of a subject and a sighting-eye image to the sighting-eye of a subject, wherein prior to displaying a sighting-eye image, preparing the sighting-eye image for display from a received image by degrading at least a portion of the received image to yield the sighting-eye image having a degraded area which location is determined without reference to a determined gaze direction of a sighting-eye and/or of an amblyopic-eye of a subject.

Abstract: A hand-mounted massage tool having a hand mount that is releasably mountable about a user's hand and palm in an operative position and a massage instrument that releasably attaches to the hand mount and extends away from the palm when in the operative position. The massage instrument can be used to massage a patient without requiring the user to grasp the massage instrument with their fingers.

Abstract: Provided herein are system, devices, and methods for a pelvic floor rehabilitation device. The rehabilitation device includes a handle for holding and manipulating the pelvic floor rehabilitation device, a controller to receive instructions and to control operation of the pelvic floor rehabilitation device, a shaft extending from the handle, wherein at least part of the shaft dilates based on input from the controller, at least one sensor for collecting data during operation of the pelvic floor rehabilitation device, and a lubrication system operable to introduce a substance into the vagina.

Abstract: A therapeutic spectacles device for reliving symptoms of dry eye disease. The device includes a protective housing configured to house a stimulus mechanism and an internal power source; at least one contact pad attached to the protective housing; and an attachment mechanism arranged on the protective housing. The at least one contact pad is configured, to contact a targeted area within a region selected from patient's nasofrontal region, supraorbital region, suborbital region, temporal region, or any combination of the same. The attachment mechanism can be configured to fix the protective housing to the therapeutic spectacles device such that the at least one contact pad rests against the targeted, area, when the therapeutic spectacles device is fixed on spectacles worn by the patient. The stimulus mechanism can be configured to deliver a stimulus through the at least one contact pad to the targeted area.

Abstract: A mini-massager device with a removable handle is disclosed. The device comprises a drive system, securely disposed inside the main body. The drive system comprises a spindle, which is rotatably connected to an electrical motor, and a drive shaft having a first end and a second end. The first end is movably connected to the spindle by connecting to one end of a movable arm and the second end is connected to a massage head, thereby enabling reciprocating motion for massaging the body of the user when the device is turned on. Batteries are disposed inside the main body for providing electrical power for operating the device. An elongated handle is detachably positioned on the main body of the device for enabling a user to conveniently hold the device, thereby effectively massaging the body using a massage head to significantly relax muscles, soothe nerves, improve cell metabolism, and muscle soreness.

Abstract: A vibrator device for a massage assembly is disclosed. The vibrator device comprises a housing, at least one motor disposed in the housing and a shaft extending from the motor positioned within the housing. The shaft comprises one or more weights. The vibrator device further comprises a power source positioned within the housing. The power source comprises a battery assembly. The battery assembly is electrically connected to the motor to supply power to the motor. The motor is configured to induce vibratory amplitude to vibrate the massage assembly. The massage assembly has a foam body with a cavity to receive the vibrator device within the cavity. The foam body have different shapes and the vibrator device positioned within the cavity of the foam body provides an effective and safe therapeutic massage experience to the user.

Abstract: A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering cardiac resuscitation to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering cardiac resuscitation to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the cardiac resuscitation, wherein the sensor is configured to provide a signal containing information indicative of ventilation; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored, including at least one ventilation progress prompt to guide the rescuer's performance of ventilation; a processor configured to process the output of the sensor to determine a parameter descriptive of ventilation progress and to determine whether the ventilation progress prompt should be selected for delivery. Possible parameters descriptive of ventilation progress include ventilation rate, delivered tidal volume, and flow rate.

Abstract: An example system includes a first wearable computing device, and at least one additional wearable computing device. The first wearable computing device is configured to retrieve information regarding a series of tasks to be performed in treating a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest. The information includes, for each task, an indication of a user to perform the task, an indication of a time point to perform the task. The first wearable computing device is further configured identify one or more subsets of the information, and transmit each subset to a different corresponding one of the additional wearable computing devices. Each additional wearable computing device is configured to receive, from the first wearable computing device, at least one of the one or more subsets of the information, and output, for each task within a received subset, a corresponding prompt to perform the task at the respective time point associated with the task.

Abstract: The problem of dew condensation inside a sauna room is prevented and air inside the sauna room is enabled to circulate in a power-saving mode with a sauna system including a sauna room having a space that a user can enter/exit; a steam supply pipe for supplying steam into the sauna room; and a fluid circulation generation device disposed at a predetermined position inside the sauna room. The fluid circulation generation device circulates steam inside the sauna room in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A liquid pump dispenser includes a vial adapter connected with a pump dispenser unit including a piston-type dispenser pump. When the vial adapter is coupled to the neck of a medical vial by latching, a piercing mandrel pierces a stopper sealing the vial. A fluid-tight communication between the vial adapter and pump dispenser unit is established by a flexible connecting tube, which helps to compensate mechanical tolerances and any misalignment or between the vial adapter and pump dispenser unit during assembly or use. The liquid pump dispenser can be used in an upside-down orientation of the medical vial without problems such as leakage or dripping at an outlet nozzle, and ensures a precise dosage of the liquid pumped from the medical vial. The vial adapter together with the pump dispenser unit can be pre-assembled and packaged as a unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible container/multi-chamber container with selective dissolved gas content for stabilizing at least one compound of a medical product having a selective gas requirement for remaining stable, comprising a solution comprising the at least one compound and a fil material from which the container is made that provides for high gas-barrier for the said gas. The at least one compound may be selenium in the form of Se(IV) and is preferably selected from the group consisting of sodium selenite, selenous acid and selenium dioxide. The selective gas may be oxygen, and the headspace of the oxygen maintains the solution to comprise dissolved oxygen (DO) at a level of 0.5 ppm to 8 ppm.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distribution, storage, transport, administration and/or disposal of one or more therapeutic or diagnostic agents are disclosed. A storage device configured to connect to a delivery system for delivering the therapeutic or diagnostic agent has a housing with a chamber, a vessel having an access port positioned within the chamber. The door is movable relative to the housing between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the door covers an opening in the housing to enclose the chamber, and, in the open position, the door reveals the opening for accessing the access port of the vessel. The door is moveable between the closed position and the open position in response to actuation by an access mechanism of the delivery system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for accessing and monitoring the gastrointestinal tract are disclosed where one variation of a feeding system may generally comprise a gastric access device having a length. One or more sensors may be positioned along the length, and a controller may be in communication with the one or more sensors. The controller may be configured to receive a signal from the one or more sensors relating to a parameter of a fluid within a stomach of a subject. Furthermore, the controller may be configured to determine a gastric residual volume (GRV) based upon the signal and control a rate of a feed or formula introduced into the stomach such that the GRV is maintained at a steady level.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dental filling kit that exhibits good cavity sealing properties even when the cured product is subjected to repeated loads after cavities deeper than 2 mm, which normally require layered filling, are filled in bulk. The present invention relates to a dental filling kit comprising: a self-adhesive dental composite resin (X) that comprises a monomer (a) having an acidic group, a monomer (b) having no acidic group, a polymerization initiator (c), and a filler (d); and a dental composite resin (Y) that comprises a monomer (b) having no acidic group, a polymerization initiator (c), and a filler (d), but does not comprise a monomer (a) having an acidic group, wherein the polymerization initiator (c) contained in the dental composite resin (Y) comprises a photopolymerization initiator (c-1), and the dental composite resin (Y) is a bulk-fill composite resin, and has depth of cure of 4 mm or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental cement composition comprising a resin matrix comprising a (meth)acrylate component comprising at least two (meth)acrylate moieties, a polyol spacer group between the at least two (meth)acrylate moieties, the polyols spacer group having a molecular weight Mw of at least 3,000 g/mol, an acidic polymerizable component, preferably an acidic (meth)acrylate component, a non-acidic polymerizable component having a molecular weight Mw below 1,000 g/mol, preferably a non-acidic (meth)acrylate component, filler, an initiator system, optionally additives. The invention also relates to a kit of parts comprising the dental cement composition, a dental crown or a curable dental composition for producing a temporary dental restoration being different from the dental cement composition. The dental cement composition is intended for use in a process of temporarily restoring a dental situation in a mouth of a patient.