The present invention relates to an apparatus for providing specifically
metered doses of at least two flowable dental materials in desired ratios
to one another. In particular, the present invention allows for
controlled metering and dispensing of two or more flowable dental
substances which when subsequently mixed form a dental bonding
composition, dental adhesive, dental cement, or other dental restorative
or preparative materials. Specifically, one embodiment of the present
invention utilizes a multi-rack system as well as a drive spring action
to provide a substantial mechanical advantage to the user such that a
relatively long throw of the dispensing button creates a relatively
short, metered distance of movement of the multiple racks and
corresponding pistons in the each lumen of a cartridge containing the
component of the desired dental composition, allowing for small, metered
doses of each flowable dental component to be dispensed from the
apparatus in the proper proportions.