Light-curing considerations for resin-based composite materials

a review. Part I.

Neeraj Malhotra, Kundabala Mala

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Abstract

There has been a continual advent of improved technologies in dentistry. Among these are the material sciences of resin-based composites (RBCs). Since the introduction of light-cured RBCs, the problem of polymerization shrinkage and the methods used to overcome this have concerned clinicians and researchers. Types of curing light and modes of curing have been shown to affect the degree of polymerization and related shrinkage of RBCs. This review, which is divided into two parts, discusses the contemporary light-curing units. Part I explores the evolution in light-curing units and different curing modes. Part II highlights the clinical considerations regarding light curing of RBCs that are important for achieving optimal curing and maximum polymerization of RBCs in a clinical setting.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCompendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
Volume31
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 01-09-2010

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Malhotra, Neeraj ; Mala, Kundabala. / Light-curing considerations for resin-based composite materials : a review. Part I. In: Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995). 2010 ; Vol. 31, No. 7.
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Malhotra, N & Mala, K 2010, 'Light-curing considerations for resin-based composite materials: a review. Part I.', Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995), vol. 31, no. 7.

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In: Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995), Vol. 31, No. 7, 01.09.2010.

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