The invention relates to a curable dental composition comprising a cationically hardenable compound (A) comprising at least two aziridine moieties, a starter (B) being suitable to cure the hardenable compound (A), polymeric particles as filler component (C), the polymeric particles having a maximum particle size of 150 μm or below and the component(s) the polymeric particles are made of being based on fluoropolymers comprising more than 99% monomer repeating units of tetra fluoro ethylene. The invention also relates to the use of such composition for producing a dental impression material or a dental retraction material.

The invention provides a light-curable dental material comprising a polymerizable compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated bond and a hexaaryl bisimidazole as a photopolymerisation initiator.

The invention provides a light-curable dental material comprising a polymerizable compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated bond and a hexaaryl bisimidazole as a photopolymerisation initiator.

The invention relates to a process of taking a dental impression, the process comprising the steps of providing a radiation-curable dental impression composition, placing the radiation-curable dental impression composition in contact with dental tissue, applying radiation to the radiation-curable dental impression composition, letting the radiation-curable dental impression composition cure, removing the cured dental impression composition from the dental tissue, the radiation-curable dental impression composition comprising mercapto-functional polyorganosiloxane(s), VQM resin(s), photo-initiator(s) for initiating a curing reaction between, and optionally filler(s). The invention also relates to a cured dental impression obtained by radiation curing the radiation-curable dental impression composition, a kit of parts containing the radiation-curable dental impression composition and a dental impression tray filled with the radiation-curable dental impression composition.

The invention relates to a process of taking a dental impression, the process comprising the steps of providing a radiation-curable dental impression composition, placing the radiation-curable dental impression composition in contact with dental tissue, applying radiation to the radiation-curable dental impression composition, letting the radiation-curable dental impression composition cure, removing the cured dental impression composition from the dental tissue, the radiation-curable dental impression composition comprising mercapto-functional polyorganosiloxane(s), VQM resin(s), photo-initiator(s) for initiating a curing reaction between, and optionally filler(s). The invention also relates to a cured dental impression obtained by radiation curing the radiation-curable dental impression composition, a kit of parts containing the radiation-curable dental impression composition and a dental impression tray filled with the radiation-curable dental impression composition.

The invention relates to a process of taking a dental impression, the process comprising the steps of providing a radiation-curable dental impression composition, placing the radiation-curable dental impression composition in contact with dental tissue, applying radiation to the radiation-curable dental impression composition, letting the radiation-curable dental impression composition cure, removing the cured dental impression composition from the dental tissue, the radiation-curable dental impression composition comprising mercapto-functional polyorganosiloxane(s), VQM resin(s), photo-initiator(s) for initiating a curing reaction between, and optionally filler(s). The invention also relates to a cured dental impression obtained by radiation curing the radiation-curable dental impression composition, a kit of parts containing the radiation-curable dental impression composition and a dental impression tray filled with the radiation-curable dental impression composition.

A dental addition silicone composition includes methylphenylpolysiloxane, and hydrophobic silica particles, wherein the dental addition silicone composition is substantially free of a surfactant, a BET specific surface area of the hydrophobic silica particles is 30 m.sup.2/g or more, and a mass ratio of the methylphenylpolysiloxane to the hydrophobic silica particles is 0.01 to 5.

A dental addition silicone composition includes methylphenylpolysiloxane, and hydrophobic silica particles, wherein the dental addition silicone composition is substantially free of a surfactant, a BET specific surface area of the hydrophobic silica particles is 30 m.sup.2/g or more, and a mass ratio of the methylphenylpolysiloxane to the hydrophobic silica particles is 0.01 to 5.

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.

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.