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Dental Light-Curing-Assessing the Blue-Light Hazard.
Oliveira D, Rocha MG. Oliveira D, et al. Dent Clin North Am. 2022 Oct;66(4):537-550. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2022.05.004. Epub 2022 Sep 7. Dent Clin North Am. 2022. PMID: 36216445 Review.
This article focuses on the current understanding and concerns over the blue-light hazard when using dental light-curing units. It also provides information and safety protocols to guide the practitioner in making important decisions regarding denta …
This article focuses on the current understanding and concerns over the blue-light hazard when using dental light-cu …
Dual-cure dental composites: can light curing interfere with conversion?
Windle CB, Hill AE, Tantbirojn D, Versluis A. Windle CB, et al. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2022 Aug;132:105289. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105289. Epub 2022 May 25. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2022. PMID: 35636117
Dual-cure composites used for dental restorations offer photo- and self-activation, promising unlimited curing depth. ...Dual-cure composites cured substantially through 6 mm depths but curing behaviors differed. Whereas irradiation did not affect one dual-cu …
Dual-cure composites used for dental restorations offer photo- and self-activation, promising unlimited curing depth. ...Dual- …
Dental light-curing units: An American Dental Association Clinical Evaluators Panel survey.
Frazier K, Bedran-Russo AK, Lawson NC, Park J, Khajotia S, Urquhart O; Council on Scientific Affairs. Frazier K, et al. J Am Dent Assoc. 2020 Jul;151(7):544-545.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2020.03.001. Epub 2020 Jun 1. J Am Dent Assoc. 2020. PMID: 32498964
BACKGROUND: The ability to polymerize light-activated dental materials with dental light-curing units (DLCUs) has revolutionized dentistry. ...Regarding technique, respondents reported that they modify their curing technique on the basis …
BACKGROUND: The ability to polymerize light-activated dental materials with dental light-curing units (DL …
The light-curing unit: An essential piece of dental equipment.
Price RB, Ferracane JL, Hickel R, Sullivan B. Price RB, et al. Int Dent J. 2020 Dec;70(6):407-417. doi: 10.1111/idj.12582. Epub 2020 Jul 21. Int Dent J. 2020. PMID: 32696512 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: This article describes the features that should be considered when describing, purchasing and using a light-curing unit (LCU). METHODS: The International System of Units (S.I.) terms of radiant power or radiant flux (mW), spectral radiant power (mW/nm) …
INTRODUCTION: This article describes the features that should be considered when describing, purchasing and using a light-curing …
Shedding light on a potential hazard: Dental light-curing units.
Fluent MT, Ferracane JL, Mace JG, Shah AR, Price RB. Fluent MT, et al. J Am Dent Assoc. 2019 Dec;150(12):1051-1058. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2019.08.012. J Am Dent Assoc. 2019. PMID: 31761019
BACKGROUND: Dental light-curing units (LCUs) are powerful sources of blue light that can cause soft-tissue burns and ocular damage. ...RESULTS: While current literature and regulatory standards regarding the safety of blue light is primarily bas …
BACKGROUND: Dental light-curing units (LCUs) are powerful sources of blue light that can cause soft-tissue burns …
Light Curing in Dentistry.
Price RBT. Price RBT. Dent Clin North Am. 2017 Oct;61(4):751-778. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2017.06.008. Dent Clin North Am. 2017. PMID: 28886767 Review.
The ability to light cure resins 'on demand' in the mouth has revolutionized dentistry. However, there is a widespread lack of understanding of what is required for successful light curing in the mouth. ...This article provides a brief description of light …
The ability to light cure resins 'on demand' in the mouth has revolutionized dentistry. However, there is a widespread lack of unders …
The dental curing light: A potential health risk.
Price RB, Labrie D, Bruzell EM, Sliney DH, Strassler HE. Price RB, et al. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2016 Aug;13(8):639-46. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2016.1165822. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2016. PMID: 27003737
Powerful blue-light emitting dental curing lights are used in dental offices to photocure resins in the mouth. In addition, many dental personnel use magnification loupes. This study measured the effect of magnification loupes on the "blu …
Powerful blue-light emitting dental curing lights are used in dental offices to photocure resins in the m …
Enhancing Light-curing Competence: A Study of Radiant Exposure and Training Outcomes Among Dental Students.
Imbery TA, Allen AE, Larkin B, Romani I, Carrico C. Imbery TA, et al. Oper Dent. 2024 Nov 1;49(6):682-690. doi: 10.2341/24-003-L. Oper Dent. 2024. PMID: 39407430
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to measure radiant exposure and time necessary to deliver 16 J/cm2 of radiant exposure to simulated Class I and Class III preparations by first-year dental students. First-year dental students (n=89) received a 60-minute lecture …
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to measure radiant exposure and time necessary to deliver 16 J/cm2 of radiant exposure to simulated Cl …
Efficiency of light curing units in a government dental school.
Nassar HM, Ajaj R, Hasanain F. Nassar HM, et al. J Oral Sci. 2018;60(1):142-146. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.17-0071. J Oral Sci. 2018. PMID: 29576574 Free article.
The light intensity of a light-curing unit is a crucial factor that affects the clinical longevity of resin composites. This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of light-curing units in use at a local governmental dental school for …
The light intensity of a light-curing unit is a crucial factor that affects the clinical longevity of resin composites. …
Effect of Training Method on Dental Students' Light-Curing Performance.
De Souza GM, El-Badrawy W, Tam LE. De Souza GM, et al. J Dent Educ. 2018 Aug;82(8):864-871. doi: 10.21815/JDE.018.081. J Dent Educ. 2018. PMID: 30068775
The aims of this study were to evaluate 1) the effect of different light-curing training methods on first-year dental students' light-curing performance immediately after and one year after training and 2) the effect of dental student yea …
The aims of this study were to evaluate 1) the effect of different light-curing training methods on first-year dental s …
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