A. Schulman and Sportsguard Laboratories Expand the Use of a Proprietary Thermoplastic Compound to Teeth Whitening Trays.AKRON, Ohio Akron is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County.GR6 The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland to the north and Canton to the south, approximately 60 miles (96 km) west of -- A new application of a proprietary thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. compound has implications for those who seek a brighter smile. Polypur 1405, a material jointly developed by Akron, Ohio-based A. Schulman and Sportsguard Laboratories of Kent, Ohio Kent is a city in Portage County, Ohio, United States. The population was 27,906 at the 2000 census, making it the county's largest city. Kent is home to the main campus of Kent State University. Nearby metropolitan areas include Akron, Cleveland, Canton, and Youngstown-Warren. , was initially used to create a custom-fitted mouthguard that provides more than 150 percent greater shock/energy absorption than standard mouthguards made of EVA Eva to marry winner of singing contest. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Meistersinger, Westerman, 225–228] See : Prize 1. Eva - A toy ALGOL-like language used in "Formal Specification of Programming Languages: A Panoramic Primer", F.G. (Ethyl ethyl (ĕth`əl), CH3CH2, organic free radical or alkyl group derived from ethane by removing one hydrogen atom. Vinyl Acetate). Polypur 1405 is now being used to manufacture a custom teeth whitening Teeth Whitening Definition Teeth whitening is the process of using bleach or other materials to make teeth look whiter. The materials remove stains or other discoloration from the tooth surface. tray, marketed under the name, "Preview," that is both comfortable and easy to wear. Polypur 1405 is a proprietary, high-performance thermoplastic compound that contains unique properties that allow it to be both extruded and injection-molded. "Its low durometer properties offer increased softness compared to other materials used in the manufacture of mouthguards and whitening whit·en·ing n. 1. An agent used to make something white or whiter. 2. The act or process of making white or whiter. Noun 1. trays," noted Brian Fairchild, Product Manager, Polypur. For whitening trays, the result is a better fit, greater comfort and better wear resistance at the key bite points. "Polypur thermoforms beautifully over a dental mold, so it is ideal for a custom application such as a whitening tray," noted Daniel J. Brett, D.D.S D.S Drainage Structure (flood protection) ., president of Sportsguard Laboratories. An anti-microbial agent added to the Polypur formula kills bacteria that causes dental decay and gingivitis gingivitis (jĭn'jəvī`tĭs), inflammation of the gums. It may be acute, subacute, chronic, or recurrent. The gums usually become red, swollen, and spongy, and bleed easily. . In teeth whitening systems, a custom tray is more effective for bleaching because otherwise the whitening agent can seep into the gums and cause irritation and sensitivity. Results are also much better with a custom-fitted tray. The Preview tray is manufactured in a translucent white that gives users a "preview" of their final result. ABOUT A. SCHULMAN A. Schulman is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins, which are used as raw materials in a variety of markets. The company's principal product lines consist of proprietary and custom-formulated engineered plastic compounds, color concentrates and additives that improve the appearance and performance of plastics in a number of specialized applications. A. Schulman has technology centers in North America and Europe devoted to new product development and color research. The company's manufacturing facilities have their own product testing and quality control laboratories to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to A. Schulman's global customer base. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, A. Schulman employs approximately 2,400 employees and has 12 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Mexico and the Asia-Pacific region. A. Schulman stock is quoted through the Nasdaq National Market System (Symbol:SHLM). Revenues for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003, were $1.1 billion. Additional information about A. Schulman can be found on the World Wide Web at www.aschulman.com. ABOUT SPORTSGUARD LABORATORIES Sportsguard Laboratories, Inc., based in Kent, Ohio, is a dental laboratory specializing in the fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. of custom-fitted athletic mouthguards and the manufacturing of retail mouthguards. Using German technology, Sportsguard Laboratories developed the BIOguard, a state-of-the-art, custom mouthguard providing the most precise fit, protection and comfort available today. In addition to the custom-fit BIOguard, the new GAMEguard and GAMEguardPLUS "boil and bite" mouthguards are available through Sportsguard Laboratories, authorized distributors and retail stores. For more information, visit www.sportsguard.com. |
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