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US 5,098,299 AGranted
Compositions and methods for repairing and sealing rubber dams and isolating tissue
AssigneeUltradent Products, Inc.
InventorDan E. Fischer
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AssigneeUltradent Products, Inc.
InventorDan E. Fischer
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A sealing or barrier forming putty caulk of the present invention contains polydimethylsiloxane to provide adhesive and hydrophobic characteristics. The sealing or barrier forming putty caulk also contains propylene glycol in sufficient amounts to provide the composition with hydrophilic properties so the compound will adhere to wet, as well as dry, surfaces or tissue. The sealing or barrier forming composition also contains carboxymethylcellulose to assure that the compound has a homogeneous blend of the ingredients. The sealing or barrier forming composition also contains inert fillers and possibly trace amount of a surfactant. The methods of using the sealing or barrier forming compound of the present invention include delivering the compound efficiently and accurately to the subject region through a syringe. The method of shaping, forming, molding, spreading and rubbing the composition into the desirable configuration in a variety of applications is also set forth to improve the art of dental procedures for the repair of rubber and other dental dams or when procedures require isolating certain tissues, objects or regions as dictated by the dental procedure. The composition and methods of using the present invention include applying and using the composition as a bland bandage to shield and protect irritated, diseased, ulcerated or lesioned tissue.
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of a patient, the composition comprising:
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of the patient as defined in 1 wherein the silicone-based material comprises polydimethylsiloxane, and wherein the lower weight aliphatic glycol comprises propylene glycol.
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of the patient as defined in 19 wherein the polydimethylsiloxane is in an amount ranging from about 18% to about 36% by weight of the composition, and wherein the propylene glycol is in an amount ranging from about 18% to about 36% by weight of the composition such that when polydimethylsiloxane is present in a higher amount, propylene glycol is present in a lesser amount, and such that when propylene glycol is present in a higher amount, polydimethylsiloxane is present in a lesser amount.
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of the patient as defined in 19 wherein the polydimethylsiloxane is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the composition, and wherein the propylene glycol is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the composition such that when polydimethylsiloxane is present in a higher amount, propylene glycol is present in a lesser amount, and such that when propylene glycol is present in a higher amount, polydimethylsiloxane is present in a lesser amount.
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of the patient as defined in 22 wherein the polydimethylsiloxane is in an amount ranging from about 18% to about 36% by weight of the composition, wherein the propylene glycol is in an amount ranging from about 18% to about 36% by weight of the composition, and wherein the carboxymethylcellulose is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 55% by weight of the composition such that when polydimethylsiloxane is present in a higher amount, propylene glycol is present in a lesser amount, and such that when propylene glycol is present in a higher amount, polydimethylsiloxane is present in a lesser amount.
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of the patient as defined in 22 wherein the polydimethylsiloxane is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the composition, wherein the propylene glycol is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the composition, and wherein the carboxymethylcellulose is in an amount ranging from about 33% to about 45% by weight of the composition.
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of the patient as defined in 25 wherein the polydimethylsiloxane is in an amount ranging from about 18% to about 36% by weight of the composition, wherein the propylene glycol is in an amount ranging from about 18% to about 36% by weight of the composition, wherein the carboxymethylcellulose is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 55% by weight of the composition, and wherein the polysorbate surfactant is in an amount ranging from about 0.2% to about 10.0% by weight of the composition.
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of the patient as defined in 25 wherein the polydimethylsiloxane is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the composition, wherein the propylene glycol is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the composition, wherein the carboxymethylcellulose is in an amount ranging from about 33% to about 45% by weight of the composition, and wherein the surfactant is in an amount ranging from about 1% to about 6% by weight of the composition.
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of a patient, the composition comprising:
A composition for repairing and sealing dental dams or other dental appliances in the mouth of the patient as defined in 32 wherein the polydimethylsiloxane is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the composition, wherein the propylene glycol is in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the composition, wherein the carboxymethylcellulose is in an amount ranging from about 33% to about 45% by weight of the composition, wherein the polysorbate surfactant is in an amount ranging from about 1% to about 6% by weight of the composition, and wherein the glass spheres is in an amount ranging from about 4% to about 8% by weight of the composition such that when polydimethylsiloxane is present in a higher amount, propylene glycol is present in a lesser amount, and such that when propylene glycol is present in a higher amount, polydimethylsiloxane is present in a lesser amount.
A composition for isolating tissue from harmful contact or irritation, the composition comprising:
A method for adhering a protective dental caulking composition to wet or dry tissues and dental appliances so as to isolate tissue from harmful contact or irritation, the method comprising the steps of:
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