Compositions and methods for repairing and sealing rubber dams a

Details Compositions and methods for repairing and sealing rubber dams a Compositions and methods for repairing and sealing rubber dams a

1989-07-11

1992-03-24

Millin, V.

Dentistry

Method or material for testing, treating, restoring, or...

4331991, 106 31, A61K 608

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050982990

ABSTRACT:
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.

REFERENCES:
Orabase.RTM. Plain (Product), Colgate-Hoyt Laboratories, Canton, MA.
Orabase.RTM.-B with Benzocaine (Product), Colgate-Hoyt Laboratories, Canton, MA.

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