Chitosan nanoparticles are provided for use in the in vivo treatment of connective tissues in root canal therapies. The nanoparticles are optionally linked with one or more photoactivatable compounds for providing antibacterial/antibiofilm properties, neutralizing bacterial byproducts and/or chemical/photodynamic crosslinking to achieve enhanced mechanical properties, chemical stability in connective tissues and/or to improve surface/interfacial integrity between filling material and connective tissue.

In one embodiment, the present application discloses a surface binding compound of the Formula I or Formula II: ##STR00001##
wherein the variables EG, EG1, SP1, SP2, SP3, Ar and BG are as defined herein. In another embodiment, the application discloses a method for forming a coating on a surface of a substrate using the surface binding compound of the Formula I or Formula II.

In one embodiment, the present application discloses a surface binding compound of the Formula I or Formula II: ##STR00001##
wherein the variables EG, EG1, SP1, SP2, SP3, Ar and BG are as defined herein. In another embodiment, the application discloses a method for forming a coating on a surface of a substrate using the surface binding compound of the Formula I or Formula II.

The invention relates to the use of flowable, photopolymerizable composite resin compositions that comprise a nanoscale organic surface-modified filler for stereolithographically producing a shaped dental part and to a method for producing corresponding shaped dental parts. The method according to the invention is particularly simple, fast, reliable and cost-effective. It allows improved shaped dental parts to be produced, in particular improved bridges and crowns.

The invention relates to the use of flowable, photopolymerizable composite resin compositions that comprise a nanoscale organic surface-modified filler for stereolithographically producing a shaped dental part and to a method for producing corresponding shaped dental parts. The method according to the invention is particularly simple, fast, reliable and cost-effective. It allows improved shaped dental parts to be produced, in particular improved bridges and crowns.

A blockout putty for use in creating smooth finished molds, such as for use in creating a stone, gypsum, plaster, or other type cast of an impression such as, but not limited to, dental impressions of teeth and/or gums. The putty may comprise a first stage material, diluent, and lubricant. The first stage material may comprise: 0.10 to 30% by weight non-crosslinked polar polymeric resin; 1.25 to 75% by weight filler; 0.0125 to 7% by weight thickening agent; 0 to 45% by weight humectant; and 5 to 85% by weight water. For every 30 to 60 ounces of first stage material, the putty may comprise 4 to 12 fluid ounces of the diluent and 0.5 to 2.75 fluid ounces of the lubricant. The putty may further comprise dye, scent, antibacterial/antiviral/antimicrobial inhibitors, ingredients to control odor, and/or surface disinfection technologies.

The invention relates to A curable composition for producing dental composite crowns, the composition comprising a resin matrix comprising polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising a urethane moiety, polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), wherein the polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising an urethane moiety are used in excess over the polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), a filler matrix comprising nanocluster(s), fumed silica in an amount below 8 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, an initiator system comprising photoinitiator(s), organic dye(s), the curable composition not comprising softener in an amount of more than 5 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, the curable composition having a viscosity below 150 Pa*s at 23° C. and a shear rate of 1 s.sup.−1.

The invention also relates to a cured article obtained by radiation curing this curable composition by use of an additive-manufacturing method.

The invention relates to A curable composition for producing dental composite crowns, the composition comprising a resin matrix comprising polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising a urethane moiety, polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), wherein the polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising an urethane moiety are used in excess over the polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), a filler matrix comprising nanocluster(s), fumed silica in an amount below 8 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, an initiator system comprising photoinitiator(s), organic dye(s), the curable composition not comprising softener in an amount of more than 5 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, the curable composition having a viscosity below 150 Pa*s at 23° C. and a shear rate of 1 s.sup.−1.

The invention also relates to a cured article obtained by radiation curing this curable composition by use of an additive-manufacturing method.

The present invention relates to a dental etching composition comprising phosphoric acid, water and urethane-urea compound(s), to the use of said dental etching composition for etching the hard substance of the tooth, to a dental etching composition for use in a therapeutic method of etching the hard substance of the tooth in the course of filling treatment, and to a kit comprising a dental etching composition.

The present invention relates to a dental etching composition comprising phosphoric acid, water and urethane-urea compound(s), to the use of said dental etching composition for etching the hard substance of the tooth, to a dental etching composition for use in a therapeutic method of etching the hard substance of the tooth in the course of filling treatment, and to a kit comprising a dental etching composition.