Inventors:
Peter J. Adair - Boston MA
Vincent T. Cammarato - Milford DE
David G. Grossman - Corning NY
Assignee:
Corning Glass Works - Corning NY
International Classification:
A61C 1312
Abstract:
This invention is concerned with preparing fixed partial dentures consisting of abutment crowns and pontics connected through male/female attachments and being sealed together by means of a joining medium. In the most preferred embodiment, the parts of the dentures are formed from machinable glass-ceramic materials and the joining medium is curable through exposure to visible light radiation.