Polymerizable compositions that include: (a) a cationically active
functional group; (b) an initiation system capable of initiating cationic polymerization
of the cationically active functional group; and (c) a filler composition that
includes various radiopacifying fillers in an amount sufficient to render the polymerizable
composition radiopaque. Components (a), (b), and (c) are selected such that the
polymerizable composition polymerizes to form a polymerized composition having
a Barcol hardness, measured using a GYZJ-935 meter, of at least 10 within 30 minutes
following initiation of the cationically active functional group at a reaction
temperature of 25 C.