Current Status of Visible Light Activation Units and the Curing of Light-activated Resin-based Composite Materials

From Volume 37, Issue 4, May 2010 | Pages 214-227

Authors

Ario Santini

Director Biomaterial Research, The University of Edinburgh, EPDI, Professor, University of Sassari, Italy, V. Professor, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Articles by Ario Santini

Abstract

Light activation units are standard items of equipment in dental practice. It is essential to understand the many factors which affect the polymerization of light-activated resin composite materials and the choice of a light curing unit. In this respect, the development of high-intensity halogen and light-emitting diode (LED) light curing units (LCUs), many with multiple curing modes, has revolutionized light curing techniques. This article reviews visible light activation unit design and development. Factors influencing the effective use of LCUs and polymerization of resin-based composite materials are discussed, as are the steps which should be taken to maintain the efficiency of units in clinical use.

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