摘要:
Methods for making dental crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers, fillings, and other restorations are provided. The methods involve using a two-phase light curing (TPLC) material. Preferably, the TPLC material used to form the dental restoration comprises a blend of polymerizable compounds; photopolymerization systems (a) and (b), and particulate filler materials (a) and (b). In a first light-curing step, curing light having a wavelength of greater than 420 nm is used to activate system (a). In a second light-curing step, curing light having a wavelength of less than 420 nm is used to activate system (b). The two step light-curing method is efficient and allows the dentist to make restorations having high mechanical strength and pleasing aesthetics.
摘要:
The invention provides a method of forming dental restorations, particularly dental crowns. The method involves applying a flexible cement composition to a prepared tooth surface. The composition is polymerized so that it substantially hardens. A composite crown- forming material is dispensed into a substantially transparent plastic matrix. The matrix is placed in the mouth of the patient so that the composite material is molded over the tooth surface. Then, the material is irradiated with curing light, through the matrix, so that it hardens to form a dental crown. The crown has good mechanical strength and is resistant to fracturing and breaking.
摘要:
A mixing tip and cartridge system, comprising: a cartridge having at least one barrel filled with a dental material, a mixing tip having an applicator tip (86) having a canula with a diameter of from about 0.4 mm to about 0.9 mm, wherein the cartridge is connected to the mixing tip via a spur (17) in the cartridge that locks into a hole (18) in the mixing tip (16), and wherein the applicator tip (86) is capable of fitting into the sulcus of a patient without causing trauma.