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Hasan SAA, Al-Shami IZ, Al-Hamzi MA, Alwadai GS, Alamoudi NA, Alqahtani SA, Daghrery A, Alaajam WH, Shariff M, Kinani HM, Al Moaleem MM. Evaluation of Radiant Power of the Light Curing Units Used in Clinics at Governmental and Privates Dental Faculties. MEDICAL DEVICES-EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH 2024; 17:301-310. [PMID: 39219988 PMCID: PMC11363918 DOI: 10.2147/mder.s478042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Background To evaluate the radiant power of the light cure units (LCUs) in relation to their type, radiant exitance, number of years in clinical use, and condition of LCUs tips in governmental and public clinics in Dental Faculties in Sana'a City. Materials and Methods LCUs were collected from different colleges at Sanaa City, Yemen, then LCU data as type, clinical age (<1 year, between 1-5 and ˃ 5-years), tip condition was visually inspected for damage and adhering debris, and the radiant exitance values of the tested LCUs. Radiant exitance values were subcategorized into three groups: <400, 400-850, and >850 mW/cm², labeled as inadequate, marginal, and adequate radiant exitances, respectively. A Woodpecker radiometer was used with a mode lasting of 20 seconds was used with each LCU. Descriptive statistics of the different parameters were evaluated with SPSS version 25. One-way ANOVA and Mann-Whitney tests were performed to determine the mean difference between the groups with a significance value of ˂ 0.05 was considered. Results Two hundred twenty-three LCUs were surveyed, and the majority were Light-emitting diode (LED). Forty-nine (21.9%), 117 (52.4%), 57 (25.6%) recorded lesser than, 400-850, and more than 850 mW/cm², respectively. Radiant exitances of < year-old units were found to be higher than those of units used for ˃ 5 years with significant differences (p=0.001). The ANOVA test showed significant differences between the radiant exitance with clinical age and LCU tip conditions and a strong correlation p ˃ 0.050. Conclusion LED curing lights were the most used in the tested Dental Faculties. More than half of the used LCU offered sufficient radiant exitance. Clinical age, the presence or absence of composite buildups, and damage to curing tips showed significantly affect radiant exitance values.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, Sanaa, Yemen
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, Sanaa, Yemen
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- Department: Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department: Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department: Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen
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- Prosthetic Department, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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Maucoski C, Price RB, Arrais CAG. Irradiance from 12 LED light curing units measured using 5 brands of dental radiometers. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2023; 35:968-979. [PMID: 37560968 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.13107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the accuracy of five brands of radiometers in reporting the irradiance (mW/cm2 ) from twelve brands of LCUs compared to a 'Gold Standard' (GS) reference obtained from a hand-held laboratory-grade radiometer. MATERIALS AND METHODS The irradiance was measured from two examples of twelve brands of previously used LCUs on two examples of five brands of dental radiometers. The emission spectrum was also obtained. Irradiance data from each brand of LCU against each meter was analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality. The irradiance values were subjected to a two-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni tests for each LCU brand. Finally, a descriptive analysis was made using a 95% confidence interval around the mean irradiance. RESULTS The power output from the LCUs ranged from 271 mW to 1005 mW. Among the tested radiometers, only the Bluephase Meter II could accurately report the irradiance from 11 out of the 12 brands of LCU evaluated in this study. When measured using the "GS" system, the mean irradiance values from the two examples of nine brands of previously used LCU were not always within ±10% of the irradiance values stated by the manufacturer. CONCLUSIONS The mean irradiance values from 9 of the 12 brands of used LCUs were beyond ±10% of the irradiance values stated by the manufacturer. Only the Bluephase Meter II could accurately report the irradiance from 11 out of the 12 brands of LCU evaluated in this study. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE There was a wide range in the power output from the LCUs tested. It was impossible to accurately measure the irradiance from all the LCUs using the dental radiometers examined. However, dental radiometers should still be used in dental offices to monitor the light output from LCUs and verify that they are working correctly before they are used on patients.
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- Cristiane Maucoski
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Brazil
- Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Influence of ceramic veneer on the transdentinal cytotoxicity, degree of conversion and bond strength of light-cured resin cements to dentin. Dent Mater 2022; 38:e160-e173. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Effect of extended light activation and increment thickness on physical properties of conventional and bulk-filled resin-based composites. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:3141-3150. [PMID: 34826031 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04296-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the biaxial flexural strength (BFS), flexural modulus (BFM), and Knoop microhardness (KHN) of incremental and bulk-filled resin-based composites (RBCs) using extended curing exposure times. MATERIALS AND METHODS Disc specimens (n = 8; 6-mm diameter) were fabricated using three stacked molds (0.5-mm thick for the top and bottom molds, and a 1-mm-thick center mold for the conventional and 3-mm thick for the bulk-fill RBCs). Conventional (Tetric EvoCeram/TCE and Filtek Z250/FIZ) and bulk-fill RBCs (Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill/TBF and Filtek One Bulk Fill Restorative/FOB) were evaluated. The stacked RBC-filled molds were light-cured for (1) the manufacturer-recommended exposure (MRE) duration; (2) 50%, and (3) 100% extension of the MRE. The BFS, BFM, and KHN of the top and bottom discs were measured. BFS and BFM were analyzed by three-way ANOVA (material*curing time*depth) and Tukey's post hoc (α = 0.05). KHN was analyzed by two-way ANOVA (curing time*depth) and Tukey's post hoc (α = 0.05). RESULTS Extending the exposure duration did not change the BFS and BFM on the top of the RBCs, but the BFS and KHN increased at the bottom of bulk-fill RBCs. For the conventional RBCs, TCE showed the highest increase on BFS at the bottom, going from 53.6 MPa at T1 to 69.9 at T3. Among the bulk-fill RBCs, FOB presented the highest increase on the bottom BFS (T1: 101.0 ± 19.9 MPa, T3: 147.6 ± 12.9 MPa). For all RBCs and exposure times, BFS and KHN were lower at the bottom. Only FIZ and FOB reached a bottom-to-top hardness ratio of 80%, at T3 and T2. CONCLUSION A significant increase on the BFS and KHN on the bottom of bulk-fill RBCs can be observed when the time of exposure to the curing light is double the MRE. However, extended exposure does not eliminate differences on the BFS and KHN between the shallow and deep regions of RBCs. TCE and TBF failed to reach an acceptable B/T hardness ratio at all evaluated exposure times. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Mechanical properties of RBCs can be affected by insufficient polymerization, specially at deeper regions of the increment. Therefore, clinicians should consider applying twice the MRE to curing-light to polymerize the maximal increment thickness of bulk-fill RBCs.
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Soares CJ, Braga S, Price RB. Relationship Between the Cost of 12 Light-curing Units and Their Radiant Power, Emission Spectrum, Radiant Exitance, and Beam Profile. Oper Dent 2021; 46:283-292. [PMID: 34437704 DOI: 10.2341/19-274-l] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To correlate the radiant power (mW), radiant exitance (or tip irradiance in mW/cm2), emission spectrum (mW/cm2/nm), and beam irradiance profile of 12 light-curing units (LCUs) available in the Brazilian market with their market cost. METHODS AND MATERIALS Six LCUs that cost more than US$900 (Bluephase G4,VALO Grand, VALO Cordless, Radii Xpert, Elipar DeepCure-S, and Radii plus) and six low-cost LCUs costing less than US$500 (Radii Cal, Optilight Max, High Power LED 3M, Emitter D, Emitter C, and LED B) were examined. Radiant power (mW) and emission spectrum (mW/nm) were measured using an integrating sphere connected to a fiber-optic spectroradiometer. The internal tip diameter (mm) of each LCU was measured using a digital caliper and was used to calculate the average radiant exitance (mW/cm2). Irradiance profiles at the light tip were measured using a commercial laser beam profiler. The cost of each LCU in Brazil was correlated with internal tip diameter, radiant power, and tip irradiance. RESULTS None of the low-cost LCUs were broad spectrum multiple peak LCUs. There was no correlation between the cost of the LCUs and their averaged tip irradiance; however, there was a high positive correlation between the cost of the LCUs and the radiant power and tip diameter. The VALO Grand, Elipar DeepCure-S, VALO Cordless, and Bluephase G4 all emitted a higher radiant power. They also had a significantly greater tip diameter than other LCUs. For the LCUs with a nonuniform output, some areas of the light tip delivered less than 400 mW/cm2, while other areas delivered more than 2500 mW/cm2. CONCLUSIONS In general, LCUs that had a higher cost (US$971-US$1800) delivered more power (mW) and had a greater tip diameter (mm), which covered more of a tooth. In general, the low-cost LCUs (US$224-US$470) emitted a lower radiant power and had a smaller tip diameter.
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Price RB, Ferracane JL, Hickel R, Sullivan B. The light-curing unit: An essential piece of dental equipment. Int Dent J 2020; 70:407-417. [PMID: 32696512 DOI: 10.1111/idj.12582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This article describes the features that should be considered when describing, purchasing and using a light-curing unit (LCU). METHODS The International System of Units (S.I.) terms of radiant power or radiant flux (mW), spectral radiant power (mW/nm), radiant exitance or tip irradiance (mW/cm2 ), and the irradiance received at the surface (also in mW/cm2 ) are used to describe the output from LCU. The concept of using an irradiance beam profile to map the radiant exposure (J/cm2 ) from the LCU is introduced. RESULTS Even small changes in the active tip diameter of the LCU will have a large effect on the radiant exitance. The emission spectra and the effects of distance on the irradiance delivered are not the same from all LCUs. The beam profile images show that using a single averaged irradiance value to describe the LCU can be very misleading. Some LCUs have 'hot spots' of high radiant exitance that far exceed the current ISO 10650 standard. Such inhomogeneity may cure the resin unevenly and may also be dangerous to soft tissues. Recommendations are made that will help the dentist when purchasing and then safely using the LCU. CONCLUSIONS Dental manufacturers should report the radiant power from their LCU, the spectral radiant power, information about the compatibility of the emission spectrum from the LCU with the photoinitiators used, the active optical tip diameter, the radiant exitance, the effect of distance from the tip on the irradiance delivered, and the irradiance beam profile from the LCU.
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- Richard B Price
- Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Assaf C, Fahd JC, Sabbagh J. Assessing Dental Light-curing Units' Output Using Radiometers: A Narrative Review. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2020; 10:1-8. [PMID: 32181215 PMCID: PMC7055336 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_407_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Introduction This review aimed to describe dental radiometers and discuss their effectiveness compared to other light-testing devices. Materials and Methods The search for light-curing units (LCUs), radiometers, and other light-measuring tools available on the market was accomplished on data found on PubMed, Wikipedia, and Google. Results LCUs are prone to deterioration due to several reasons such as the light's limited life span, the worsening of the LCU's filters, light guide, and light tip end; consequently, decreased photopolymerization and insufficient resin conversion may occur. A regular light output assessment is highly recommended in dental daily practice as well as before any new LCU purchase to make sure the light features meet the factory specifications delivered by the manufacturer and they remained stable through time. Discussion Irradiance values reported by radiometers do not match accurately with those delivered by laboratory power meters. Therefore, dental practitioners as well as dental students are advised to control regularly every LCU by using the same handheld radiometer.
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- Cendrella Assaf
- Department of Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon
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