Abstract: (Methy)acrylic acid esters of the general formula(Mo).sub.n --[--A--O--CO--CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --CO--O--].sub.x --A--(OM).sub.nare described whereinA is an alcohol radical having at least 4 chain atoms between two junction sites.M is CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R.sup.1)--CO wherein R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or methyl,n is 1 or 2, andx is 0.3 to 3.These esters are suited for the preparation of dental compositions.

Abstract: A polyvinylsolixane catalyst paste which comprises up to 20,000 ppm of finely divided platinum black which functions to adsorb hydrogen gas generated in the reaction of said catalyst paste when mixed with a base paste containing hydrofunctional polydimethylsiloxane, said base paste further containing a hydrophilic surfactant.

Abstract: Zinc and strontium unmixed partial salts of lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymers useful as denture adhesives.

Abstract: A coating material for protecting the surfaces of teeth is obtained by dissolving a resinous composition comprising 100 weight parts of a polystreyene resin or a high-impact polystyrene resin and 1 to 60 weight parts of rosin or a rosin derivative added thereto in an organic solvent. The resinous composition may further contain 1 to 100 weight parts of a chlorinated polymer and 1 to 100 weight parts of a coloring matter.

Abstract: Acrylic diesters of bisphenol-alkyl-ether of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be a halogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl radical optionally halogen-substituted, and R.sub.3 may be hydrogen, halogen, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl radical optionally halogen-substituted. Polymers obtained from the acrylic diesters of bisphenol-alkyl-ether of formula (1) and dental composites containing said acrylic diesters.

Abstract: Novel compositions, especially light curable compositions, are provided which are coherent, but frangible when cured. Preferred compositions comprising a major proportion of inert, preferably inorganic filler material, polymerizable resin and frangibility enhancing material are provided which are light curable. The materials are particularly useful for "temporary" dental fillings and removable endodontic fillings. The cured materials are easily dissected, comminuted and removed as desired after curing without trauma to the filled teeth.

Abstract: A delivery system useful in chewing gum, confectionary and pharmaceutical products comprising:(a) an insolubolized active ingredient; and(b) a cross-linked hydrocolloid multivalent cation alginate or carageenenate matrix entrapping said insolubolized active ingredient.A process of preparation is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a denture liner composition for a composite denture based on a phosphonitrilic fluoroelastomer [poly(fluoroalkoxy)phosphazene] curable at atmospheric pressure at temperatures of about 100.degree. C. or less, conveniently by immersing the packed denture flask in a water bath at the appropriate temperature. The composition includes trimethacrylate and dimethacrylate cross-linking agents for increasing liner hardness and decreasing water sorption characteristics of the cured liner. The composition preferably further includes filler materials for increasing the hardness of the liner product. The composite denture is preferably prepared in a one-step process wherein the liner composition material of a single firmness is cured in situ with the denture base material.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there can be provided a denture base for a dental prosthesis comprising a body having an inner surface to be in contact with patient's alveolus ridge; a lining layer covering the inner surface of the body; and an adhesive agent for bonding the lining layer to the inner surface of the body; wherein the body is made of polymethyl methacrylate; the lining layer is made of a rubber-like resilient material comprising an olefin thermoplastic elastomer; and the adhesive agent contains a copolymer comprising an olefin and methyl methacrylate. The denture base has an advantage that adhesive force between the lining layer and the body is strong, and the lining layer has suitable hardness for supporting the dental prosthesis.

Abstract: A method for dental treatment using polymerizable carbamoyl isocyanurates in filled or unfilled dental materials such as restoratives, prostheses and sealants, dental materials containing such polymerizable carbamoyl isocyanurates disposed adjacent to teeth, and teeth treated with such dental materials.

Abstract: A denture adherent preparation in powder form, which comprises an admixture of(a) from about 40-60% dental adhesive(b) from about 60-4% gel-forming mixture of a water-soluble alginate and a setting agent for the water-soluble alginate in an amount effective to cause gelation of an aqueous solution containing the water soluble alginate.The powder composition of the present invention comprising the gel-forming mixture and dental adhesive described above, may also be used as a depot formulation for delivery of therapeutic agents to the oral cavity.

Abstract: A primer composition for providing bonding between collagen containing materials, including dentin, bones and leather, and acrylate resins is disclosed comprising a monomer of the acrylate type containing reactive hydrogen and an aldehyde group containing compound. The combination may be made as a physical mixture or a chemical reaction product.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel fluorine-containing monomer having one carbon-carbon double bond at one of the main molecular chain ends thereof and a molecular weight of 300 to 1600, obtained by bringing a fluorine-containing telomer having a molecular weight of 200 to 1500 and an OH group at one of the main molecular chain ends thereof into esterification with acryloyl chloride or methacryloyl chloride.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a soft, putty-like material for lining a denture base, comprising 100 parts by weight of a monomeric compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R.sup.2 represents a residual group formed by removing a hydroxyl group from a fluorine-containing telomer having a molecular weight of less than 1500, 3 to 30 parts by weight of a fluorine-containing copolymer, 3 to 30 parts by weight of a C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 -alkyl acrylate or methacrylate and 0.1 to 3.0 parts by weight of a polymerization-initiator.

Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing an adhesive polymeric fraction comprising an admixture of mixed, partial salts of lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride-type copolymers with sodium carboxymethylcellulose in a vehicle comprising mineral oil thickened with polyethylene having a molecular weight of from about 1000 to 21,000.

Abstract: The invention provides a denture liner composition for a composite denture based on a phosphonitrilic fluoroelastomer (poly(fluoroalkoxy)phosphazene) curable at atmospheric pressure at temperatures of 100.degree. C. or less, conveniently by immersing the packed denture flask in a water bath at the appropriate temperature. The composition includes filler materials for increasing the hardness of the cured liner, interpenetrating polymers for increasing firmness and bond strength, and cross-linking agents for increasing the tensile strength and bond strength of the cured liner. The composite denture is preferably prepared in a one-step process wherein the liner composition material of a single firmness is cured in situ with the denture base material.

Abstract: A denture fixative composition contains as the active fixative a partially neutralized and crosslinked polyacrylic acid or a precursor combination of the polyacrylic acid, neutralizing agent(s) and crosslinking agent(s) which is adapted to form the active fixative, and at least one hydrophilic polymer, preferably, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl guar or sodium alginate.

Abstract: Imidazoles in dissolved form act as an agent for retarding the gelation of the polymerization of aziridine compounds initiated with sulfonium salts. The composition is particularly useful in dentistry applications, such as in the preparation of impressions and provisional denture parts.

Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) as the sole adhesive component in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols (PEG) and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an oligomer which (a) comprises the repeating unit (Ar--CHR), and where Ar is an aromatic group and R is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group or hydrogen, (b) has pendant and/or terminal groups which include inter alia acyloxymethyl, hydroxymethyl and carboxyl, and (c) has a functionality between 0.5 and 10, and processes for the preparation thereof are described. These compositions may be used in dental, electrical and electronic applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental prosthesis adhesive formed from one or more adhesive substances and characterized in that at least a part of the adhesive substance or substances are provided with a coating which dissolves slowly in saliva and/or ingestive liquids. Preferably the coating for the adhesive substance contains one or more film-forming substances selected from the group consisting of ethyl cellulose, saccharose monostearate, gum arabic, cellulose acetate phthalate, acrylate polymers, methacrylate polymers, shellac or other film providing substances.

Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing poly(ethylene oxide) as the sole adhesive component in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols (PEG) and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.

Abstract: Denture fixative compositions contain denture fixative excipients and as the denture fixative, a water soluble partially neutralized alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid or anhydride copolymer, optionally partly crosslinked, and at least one hydrophilic polymer, preferably sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polyethylene oxide or hydroxypropyl guar.

Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing an adhesive polymeric fraction comprising sodium carboxymethylcellulose and poly(ethylene oxide) in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.

Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing an adhesive polymeric fraction consisting essentially of an admixture of mixed, partial salts of lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic adhydride-type copolymers with either of sodium carboxymethylcellulose or poly(ethylene oxide) homopolymer or both in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.

Abstract: A vehicle useful in a denture adhesive composition, and the denture adhesive composition containing such vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a gel consisting essentially of a mineral oil, a polyethylene wax and sorbitan monostearate in an amount of from about 0.25% to about 2.25% by weight of the gel. Preferably, the sorbitan monostearate is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 2.0% by weight. The gel may optionally contain up to about 10% by weight of polyisobutylene. The addition of sorbitan monostearate within the above amounts appears to lower the viscosity of the gels, and provides notable improvements in extrudability when the vehicle is employed in denture adhesive compositions.

Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing a karaya gum adhesive component in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.

Abstract: A method for adhering dentures to oral mucosa with a denture fixative composition containing as the active fixative a partially neutralized and crosslinked polyacrylic acid or a precursor combination of the polyacrylic acid, neutralizing agent(s) and crosslinking agent(s) which is adapted to form the active fixative, and at least one hydrophilic polymer, preferably, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl guar or sodium alginate.

Abstract: A dental prosthesis which has the whole or part of its surface which is in contact with the mucous membrane of the mouth coated with a soft, hydrophilic polyurethane is provided. The polyurethane coating has a thickness of from 0.1 to 3.00 mm when hydrated. The polyurethane is applied to the prosthesis from a non-aqueous solvent in an anhydrous state and is subsequently hydrated by soaking in water. The polyurethane is a reaction product of a mixture of polyether polyols and a di-isocyanate using an alkenediol as a chain extender. The polyurethane contains from 5 to 40% water when hydrated.

Abstract: The invention provides a denture liner composition for a composite denture based on a phosphonitrilic fluoroelastomer (poly(fluoroalkoxy)phosphazene) curable at atmospheric pressure at temperatures of 100.degree. C. or less, conveniently by immersing the packed denture flask in a water bath at the appropriate temperature. The composition includes filler materials for increasing the hardness of the cured liner, interpenetrating polymers for increasing firmness and bond strength, and cross-linking agents for increasing the tensile strength and bond strength of the cured liner. The composite denture is preferably prepared in a one-step process wherein the liner composition material of a single firmness is cured in situ with the denture base material.

Abstract: A stable, fluid or spreadable, aerobically-hardening adhesive, storable without hardening under exclusion of oxygen, containing polymerizable olefinically-unsaturated compounds and an amount sufficient to initiate polymerization of an organoboron compound initiator, in the form of an aerobically-hardening single-component mixture, consisting essentially of:(a) at least one organoboron compound capable of initiating the polymerization of ethylenically-unsaturated compounds in the presence of oxygen, in an amount sufficient to initiate the polymerization,(b) at least one polymerizable compound containing at least one ethylenic double bond with a molecular weight of between 63 and 10,000(c) at least one compound capable of inhibiting and/or stabilizing anionic polymerization, in an amount sufficient to inhibit and/or stabilize anionic polymerization, and(d) optionally, other conventional auxiliary substances for aerobically-hardening adhesives.

Abstract: Polymerizable adhesives mixtures containing ethylenic double bonds capable of polymerizing and boron compounds as polymerization initiators, wherein the boron compounds are organoboron compounds and contain at least one boron-carbon bond or one boron-hydrogen bond and have practically no spontaneous combustibility in air. The adhesives harden after a short time to give stable adhesive bonds, even in the presence of moisture.

Abstract: A denture fixative composition contains a dentally acceptable excipient and an effective fixative amount of a fixative mixture comprising hydroxypropyl cellulose and at least one partially neutralized alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid or anhydride copolymer, optionally partly crosslinked, or a partially neutralized, optionally partly crosslinked polyacrylic acid or a precursor combination of the copolymer or polyacrylic acid, neutralizing agents, and optionally crosslinking agents, which is adapted to form the fixative in situ, or polyethylene oxide.

Abstract: Odontologic compositions suited for use as denture adhesives, the compositions containing a major amount of gum base and a quantity of a hydrophilic polymer to modify the adhesive properties of the gum base together with processes for producing such compositions.