Polymerizable isolation barriers with reduced polymerization strength and methods for forming and using such barriers
AssigneeUltradent Products, Inc.
InventorsSteven D. Jensen, Dan E. Fischer
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Abstract
The polymerizable dental isolation barrier has a monomer and an initiator. The barrier composition has at least one additive including a polymer strength reducer, a wet tissue adherence accentuator, and a reflective material. The polymer strength reducer is an organic compound that prevents complete polymerization. The tissue adherence accentuator enables the barrier to adhere to a dental substrate even after polymerization. The reflective material lowers the reaction rate and lowers the production of excess heat to reduce patient discomfort and to avoid tissue damage.
Claims51
A polymerizable isolation barrier for isolating a dental substrate to confine a dental treatment composition to an area defined by the isolation barrier, the polymerizable isolation barrier comprising the mixture products of:
- at least one monomer;
- at least one curing agent for curing the at least one monomer;
- and
- at least one organic polymerization strength reducer for reducing strength of the polymerizable isolation barrier.
A method of making a polymerizable isolation barrier for isolating a dental substrate to confine a dental treatment composition to an area defined by the isolation barrier, the method comprising mixing together at least one monomer, at least one curing agent for curing the at least one monomer, and at least one organic polymerization strength reducer for reducing strength of the polymerizable isolation barrier.
A polymerizable isolation barrier for isolating a dental substrate to confine a dental treatment composition to an area defined by the isolation barrier, the polymerizable isolation barrier comprising the mixture products of:
- at least one monomer;
- at least one curing agent for curing the at least one monomer;
- and
- at least one organic polymerization strength reducer for reducing strength of the polymerizable isolation barrier and that includes at least one of an alcohol, a polyol, or an oil.
A polymerizable isolation barrier for isolating a dental substrate to confine a dental treatment composition to an area defined by the isolation barrier, the polymerizable isolation barrier comprising the mixture products of:
- at least one monomer;
- at least one curing agent for curing the at least one monomer;
- and
- at least one organic polymerization strength reducer for reducing strength of the polymerizable isolation barrier and that includes at least one of cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, a polyethylene glycol, a polypropylene glycol, propylene glycol, or mineral oil.
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