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Quintessence Int 39 (2008), No. 2 8. Jan. 2008
Quintessence Int 39 (2008), No. 2 (08.01.2008)
Online Article, Page 180, PubMed:18560645
Online Article: Developments in polymerization lamps
Jiménez-Planas, Amparo / Martín, Juan / Ábalos, Camilo / Llamas, Rafael
Polymerization shrinkage of composite resins and the consequent stress generated at the composite-tooth interface continue to pose a serious clinical challenge. The development of high-intensity halogen lamps and the advent of curing units providing higher energy performance, such as laser lamps, plasma arc units, and, most recently, light-emitting diode (LED) curing units, have revolutionized polymerization lamp use and brought major changes in light-application techniques. A comprehensive review of the literature yielded the following conclusions: (1) the most reliable curing unit for any type of composite resin is the high-density halogen lamp, fitted with a programming device to enable both pulse-delay and soft-start techniques; (2) if any other type of curing unit is used, information must be available on the compatibility of the unit with the composite materials to be used; (3) polymerization lamp manufacturers need to focus on the ongoing development of LED technology; (4) further research is required to identify the most reliable light-application techniques.
Keywords: curing units, diodes, halogen, laser, light, plasma, pulse delay, soft start
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