Patent ID: 9211235
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: A61C,A61K,A61M,A61N

Abstract:
1. A dental or orthodontic adhesion composition, comprising: one or more capsules, wherein said one or more capsules includes silica; a phase-change material having a phase transition temperature above 40° C., wherein said phase-change material is encapsulated within said one or more capsules to form an encapsulated phase change material; and an adhesion material, wherein said encapsulated phase change material is positioned within said adhesion material, and wherein said phase change material is maintained separate from said adhesion material at least prior to exposure to energy by said one or more capsules, wherein said adhesion material and said encapsulated phase change material are configured such that upon exposure to energy sufficient to cause said phase change material to undergo a phase change, said adhesion, material will soften, wherein said adhesion material with said encapsulated phase change material is formulated for cosmetic or medicinal use in individuals for dental or orthodontic applications.