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Irradiance Uniformity and Distribution from Dental Light Curing Units

JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, Issue 2 2010
FDS RCS (Edin), FRCD(c), RICHARD B. T. PRICE BDS
ABSTRACT Problem:, The irradiance from dental light-curing units (LCUs) is commonly reported as a single number, but this number does not properly describe the light output. Purpose:, This study examined the irradiance uniformity and distribution from a variety of LCUs as well as the effect of different light guides. Materials and Methods:, Five LCUs representing quartz-tungsten-halogen, plasma arc, and light emitting diode units were evaluated. One LCU was evaluated using two different light guides (Standard or Turbo style). The total power emitted from each LCU was measured and the irradiance calculated using conventional methods (ICM). In addition, a beam profiler was used to determine the optically active emitting area, the mean irradiance (IBP), the irradiance distribution, and the Top Hat Factor (THF). Five replications were performed for each test and compared using analysis of variance with Fisher's PLSD tests at a pre-set alpha of 0.05. Results:, The spatial distribution of the irradiance from LCUs was neither universally symmetrical nor was it uniformly distributed across the tip end. Significant differences in both the emitted power and THF were found among the LCUs. The THF values ranged from a high of 0.74 ± 0.01 to a low of 0.32 ± 0.01. Changing from a standard to a turbo light guide increased the irradiance, but significantly reduced beam homogeneity, reduced the total emitted power, and reduced the optical tip area by 60%. Conclusions:, Using different light guides on the same LCU significantly affected the power output, irradiance values, and beam homogeneity. For all LCUs, irradiance values calculated using conventional methods (ICM) did not represent the irradiance distribution across the tip end of the LCU. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Irradiance values calculated using conventional methods assume power uniformity within the beam and do not validly characterize the distribution of the irradiance delivered from dental light curing units. (J Esthet Restor Dent 22:86,103, 2010) [source]

Chemical and morphological features of dental composite resin: Influence of light curing units and immersion media

MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE, Issue 3 2010
Patrícia Aleixo Dos Santos
Abstract Aims: The study evaluated the influence of light curing units and immersion media on superficial morphology and chemistry of the nanofilled composite resin Supreme XT (3M) through the EDX analysis and SEM evaluation. Light curing units with different power densities and mode of application used were XL 3000 (480 mW/cm2), Jet Lite 4000 Plus (1230mW/cm2), and Ultralume Led 5 (790 mW/cm2) and immersion media were artificial saliva, Coke®, tea and coffee, totaling 12 experimental groups. Specimens (10 mm × 2 mm) were immersed in each respective solution for 5 min, three times a day, during 60 days and stored in artificial saliva at 37°C ± 1°C between immersion periods. Topography and chemical analysis was qualitative. Findings: Groups immersed in artificial saliva, showed homogeneous degradation of matrix and deposition of calcium at the material surface. Regarding coffee, there was a reasonable chemical degradation with loss of load particles and deposition of ions. For tea, superficial degradation occurred in specific areas with deposition of calcium, carbon, potassium and phosphorus. For Coke®, excessive matrix degradation and loss of load particles with deposition of calcium, sodium, and potassium. Conclusion: Light curing units did not influence the superficial morphology of composite resin tested, but the immersion beverages did. Coke® affected material's surface more than did the other tested drinks. Microsc. Res. Tech., 2010. © 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc. [source]

Irradiance Uniformity and Distribution from Dental Light Curing Units

JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, Issue 2 2010
FDS RCS (Edin), FRCD(c), RICHARD B. T. PRICE BDS
ABSTRACT Problem:, The irradiance from dental light-curing units (LCUs) is commonly reported as a single number, but this number does not properly describe the light output. Purpose:, This study examined the irradiance uniformity and distribution from a variety of LCUs as well as the effect of different light guides. Materials and Methods:, Five LCUs representing quartz-tungsten-halogen, plasma arc, and light emitting diode units were evaluated. One LCU was evaluated using two different light guides (Standard or Turbo style). The total power emitted from each LCU was measured and the irradiance calculated using conventional methods (ICM). In addition, a beam profiler was used to determine the optically active emitting area, the mean irradiance (IBP), the irradiance distribution, and the Top Hat Factor (THF). Five replications were performed for each test and compared using analysis of variance with Fisher's PLSD tests at a pre-set alpha of 0.05. Results:, The spatial distribution of the irradiance from LCUs was neither universally symmetrical nor was it uniformly distributed across the tip end. Significant differences in both the emitted power and THF were found among the LCUs. The THF values ranged from a high of 0.74 ± 0.01 to a low of 0.32 ± 0.01. Changing from a standard to a turbo light guide increased the irradiance, but significantly reduced beam homogeneity, reduced the total emitted power, and reduced the optical tip area by 60%. Conclusions:, Using different light guides on the same LCU significantly affected the power output, irradiance values, and beam homogeneity. For all LCUs, irradiance values calculated using conventional methods (ICM) did not represent the irradiance distribution across the tip end of the LCU. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Irradiance values calculated using conventional methods assume power uniformity within the beam and do not validly characterize the distribution of the irradiance delivered from dental light curing units. (J Esthet Restor Dent 22:86,103, 2010) [source]

Chemical and morphological features of dental composite resin: Influence of light curing units and immersion media

MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE, Issue 3 2010
Patrícia Aleixo Dos Santos
Abstract Aims: The study evaluated the influence of light curing units and immersion media on superficial morphology and chemistry of the nanofilled composite resin Supreme XT (3M) through the EDX analysis and SEM evaluation. Light curing units with different power densities and mode of application used were XL 3000 (480 mW/cm2), Jet Lite 4000 Plus (1230mW/cm2), and Ultralume Led 5 (790 mW/cm2) and immersion media were artificial saliva, Coke®, tea and coffee, totaling 12 experimental groups. Specimens (10 mm × 2 mm) were immersed in each respective solution for 5 min, three times a day, during 60 days and stored in artificial saliva at 37°C ± 1°C between immersion periods. Topography and chemical analysis was qualitative. Findings: Groups immersed in artificial saliva, showed homogeneous degradation of matrix and deposition of calcium at the material surface. Regarding coffee, there was a reasonable chemical degradation with loss of load particles and deposition of ions. For tea, superficial degradation occurred in specific areas with deposition of calcium, carbon, potassium and phosphorus. For Coke®, excessive matrix degradation and loss of load particles with deposition of calcium, sodium, and potassium. Conclusion: Light curing units did not influence the superficial morphology of composite resin tested, but the immersion beverages did. Coke® affected material's surface more than did the other tested drinks. Microsc. Res. Tech., 2010. © 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc. [source]