Effect of High-Intensity Light Curing on Depth-of-Cure and Intrapulpal-Temperature Increase

Abstract

The Exposure Reciprocity theory has been utilized by light-curing unit manufacturers to justify marketing products featuring increased light intensity to decrease overall cure time. Several high intensity units on the market claim 1-3 second cure times for a 2mm cure depth. Curing at manufacturer recommended times may produce under-curing while repeated exposures may cause thermal pulpal damage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 13, 2019
Accession Number
AD1083229

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  • E. M. Yancey
  • K. S. Vandewalle
  • R. D. Phoenix
  • R. R. Sheridan
  • W. Lien
  • William E. Slack

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