Dental polyalkenoate cement composition
OwnerJurgen Engelbrecht, Ademola Akinmade +1inventors
InventorsJurgen Engelbrecht, Ademola Akinmade, Karl Gorlich
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Abstract
A dental polyalkenoate cement composition contains vitamin B or derivatives thereof as a “light-to-heat transformer”. Upon irradiation, the composition improves the clinical performance of a wide range of dental polyalkenoate cements products, such as: sealants; orthodontic and other specialty adhesives; and general restoratives.
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A dental polyalkenoate cement composition comprising at least one Vitamin B compound or derivative thereof which are able to absorb radiant energy within the range of the microwave, infrared, visible and/or ultraviolet spectrum, and to transform this energy into heat.
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