A direct filling composite resin restorative featuring a CTE that is similar to dentin and an antimicrobial is disclosed. The exemplary anti-microbial compound is zinc oxide. The CTE of the direct filling composite resin restorative is in the range of 12-15 ppm/° C. The low CTE is achieved by high filler loading of a trimodal distribution of low CTE filler. By maintaining a CTE substantially similar to that of dentin, the “Marginal Percolation” phenomenon is minimized, which decreases the incidence of secondary caries.

A biocompatible composite material for controlled release is disclosed, comprising a biocompatible metal oxide structure with a loaded network of pores. The pore network of the biocompatible composite material is filled with a uniformly distributed biologically active micellizing amphiphilic molecule, the size of these pores ranging from about 0.5 to about 100 nanometers. The material is characterized in that when exposed to phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), the controlled release of the active amphiphilic molecule is predominantly diffusion-driven over time.

A biocompatible composite material for controlled release is disclosed, comprising a biocompatible metal oxide structure with a loaded network of pores. The pore network of the biocompatible composite material is filled with a uniformly distributed biologically active micellizing amphiphilic molecule, the size of these pores ranging from about 0.5 to about 100 nanometers. The material is characterized in that when exposed to phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), the controlled release of the active amphiphilic molecule is predominantly diffusion-driven over time.

The invention relates to a method for generatively producing a dental molding for at least one of dental restoration and dental prostheses. The method comprises the following steps: a) providing at least one layer of a dispersion, particularly an aqueous dispersion, wherein the dispersion comprises at least one binder, and wherein the dispersion comprises ceramic particles and/or glass ceramic particles and/or powder metal particles; b) applying hardeners to the layer of dispersion in places for activating the at least one binder for hardening the layer of the dispersion in places, whereby a rough blank is obtained, particularly a green body, wherein at least two hardeners having different material composition from each other are used; and c) sintering the rough blank into the dental molding.

The invention relates to a method for generatively producing a dental molding for at least one of dental restoration and dental prostheses. The method comprises the following steps: a) providing at least one layer of a dispersion, particularly an aqueous dispersion, wherein the dispersion comprises at least one binder, and wherein the dispersion comprises ceramic particles and/or glass ceramic particles and/or powder metal particles; b) applying hardeners to the layer of dispersion in places for activating the at least one binder for hardening the layer of the dispersion in places, whereby a rough blank is obtained, particularly a green body, wherein at least two hardeners having different material composition from each other are used; and c) sintering the rough blank into the dental molding.

A curable mixture and method of using the mixture are disclosed. In some embodiments, the mixture comprises an alginate polymer, and comprises properties suitable for use as a tooth filling after curing.

A curable mixture and method of using the mixture are disclosed. In some embodiments, the mixture comprises an alginate polymer, and comprises properties suitable for use as a tooth filling after curing.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a zirconia slurry for forming porous surfaces on an abutment and a crown of a ceramic implant, the method including: the zirconia pulverization step (step S10) of putting zirconia powder, carbon powder as a foaming agent, and an organic binder in a ball mill and agitating and pulverizing the zirconia, carbon powder, and organic binder to allow the mixed zirconia powder to have nanoparticles; the carbon powder oxidization step (step S20) of heating the zirconia powder mixed with the carbon powder to a temperature of 1200 to 1800° C. and oxidizing the carbon powder to a concentration of 10 to 40 wt % to allow the porous surfaces to be formed on every particle of the zirconia powder; and the degreasing step (step S30) of putting a dispersing agent and a solvent in the zirconia powder whose particles have the porous surfaces to make a zirconia solution and removing the organic binder from the zirconia powder.

A filled self-cured dental material is described comprising inorganic boron nitride and/or zirconia particles in a solvent dispersion agent, the nanoparticles being entrained by an ultrasonic homogenizer technique to enhance both strength and stiffness of the dental material.

A filled self-cured dental material is described comprising inorganic boron nitride and/or zirconia particles in a solvent dispersion agent, the nanoparticles being entrained by an ultrasonic homogenizer technique to enhance both strength and stiffness of the dental material.