FLUORIDE RELEASING ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVE

摘要

A one part orthodontic adhesive for adhering an orthodontic appliance to a tooth surface is provided. The adhesive is moisture tolerant and comprises a hydrophilic monomer, a polymerizable acidic monomer, oligomer or polymer, a pyrrolidone containing monomer, oligomer, or polymer, a photopolymerization initiator, a filler, and a fluoride source. The orthodontic adhesive is substantially free of added water and has a Water Uptake Value of greater than about 0.5%. The concentrations of the components are present in amounts such that the orthodontic adhesive has a Consistency Value between 32-62.