Abstract:
The present invention provides novel methods and kits for removing unhealthy or necrotic pulp tissue from inside the root canals of a tooth, and to replace it with new vascularized tissue created by regenerative endodontic treatment. The present invention provides alternatives to current root canal therapies, as well as obturation of the root canal with dental materials.
Abstract:
Improved compositions for treating dental pulp and root canals comprising a mixture of particulate materials with water-based liquids containing polyvinyl pyrrolidone are provided. Homopolymers and copolymers of polyvinyl pyrrolidone can be used. Optionally, the composition may contain surfactants, humecatants, stabilizers, and other additives. Examples of particulate powders include mixtures of calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, calcium sulfate, and hydroxyapatite. The compositions are particularly suitable for sealing and obturating dental root canals and root apices. The composition provides a stable barrier to bacterial and fluid leakage in the root canal system of a tooth.
Abstract:
Improved compositions comprising a mixture of particulate materials with water-based liquids containing water-soluble polymers and surfactants are provided. Examples of particulate powders include mixtures of calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, calcium sulfate, and hydroxyapatite. Examples of water-soluble polymers include polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetates, polyacrylic acid, and polymethacrylic acid. Surfactants such as sodium dodecyl sulfate are added to the composition to interact with the polymeric materials. The compositions are particularly suitable for sealing and obturating dental root canals and root apices. The composition provides a stable barrier to bacterial' and fluid leakage in the root canal system of a tooth. In addition, the compositions help promote the growth of new bone and tissue surrounding the root-tip area or dentin tissue that covers an injured or amputated pulp.
Abstract:
Dental obturator point having an obturation body of a material comprising (a) a polymer blend comprising (a1) 5 to 95 wt% based on the total amount of the polymer blend of a thermoplastic epoxide amine addition polymer, and (a2) 95 to 5 wt% based on the total blend of a high performance polymer; and (b) a particulate filler; whereby the obturation body has a radio opacity of at least 3 mm/mm Al.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of a phosphonate for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical preparation for use in a mechanical treatment of dental hard tissues. Moreover, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation for use in a dental treatment that comprises a calcium complexing agent and an oxidizing agent, wherein said calcium complexing agent is a phosphonate.
Abstract:
Polymer-infiltrated structures of calcium-based cements are described herein. The polymer-infiltrated structure stabilizes the surface of the set or setting calciumbased cement, preventing washout, reducing set time, enhancing compressive strength, and stabilizing the restoration in its desired location. The materials are useful in a variety of dental applications.
Abstract:
An adhesive endodontic cone (10) is chemically compatible with endodontic sealant resins, including hydrophilic resins used for sealing root canal chamber. The adhesive endodontic cone (10) comprises a hydrophobic elastomer substrate that is sized and shaped so as to be at least partially insertable into an exposed root canal of tooth. The cone includes an adhesive (14) attached to at least a portion of a surface of the cone (10) so as to render the cone (10) more chemically compatible with a hydrophilic endodontic resin. The adhesive (14) includes a hydrophobic portion that is chemically compatible with the hydrophobic elastomer substrate and a hydrophilic portion that is chemically compatible with a hydrophilic resin.
Abstract:
Topical application of a solution of the antimicrobial chlorhexidine to teeth, particularly including exposed root surfaces, prevents the destruction of exposed cementum and associated exposed enamel at the cementum-enamel junction on tooth root surfaces (root caries) and the inflammation of the gingival tissue. In a method of use, a topical solution containing 10% (w/v) chlorhexidine, 20% (w/v) Sumatra benzoin, and 70% (w/v) ethanol is applied to the appropriate area of the tooth surface, followed immediately by application of a sealant which is a solution containing 29% (w/v) medical-grade polyurethane in 49% (w/v) acetone and 22% (w/v) ethyl acetate. Application of the chlorhexidine and sealant to the tooth cementum and gingival margin of "at risk" older adult patients has significantly reduced the prevalence and incidence of root caries and gingival inflammation.
Abstract:
Disclosed are (1) nucleic acid and amino acid sequences for a novel morphogenic protein; (2) methods for producing and expressing the protein in a biologically active form; and (3) methods for utilizing the protein to induce tissue morphogenesis in a mammal, including methods for increasing a progenitor cell population in a mammal, methods for stimulating progenitor cells to differentiate and maintain their differentiated phenotype in vivo or in vitro, methods for inducing tissue-specific growth in vivo and methods for the replacement of diseased or damaged tissue in vivo.
Abstract:
This invention concerns a method of improving penetration of compositions to dentin, enamel, dental pulp or cement and dental compositions for restoration or decoration of teeth, for use in pulp medication comprising, for root canal disinfection and/or obturation and for desensitizing. This invention also concerns uses of DMSO for improving the bond strength of dental composition and in preparing dental compositions. Further the invention concerns a new method of treating teeth so that penetration of components is increased.