Advances in light | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由ACShortall著作·2012·被引用30次—Currentsecond-andthird-generationLEDlightunitshaveprogressivelyreplacedtheirhalogenlamppredecessorsbecauseoftheirinherentadvantages.The ...

The first part of this series of two described the history of light curing in dentistry and developments in LED lights since their introduction over 20 years ago. Current second- and third-generation LED light units have progressively replaced their halogen lamp predecessors because of their inherent advantages. The background to this, together with the clinical issues relating to light curing and the possible solutions, are outlined in the second part of this article. Finally, the innovative features of what may be seen as the first of a new fourth-generation of LED lights are described and guidance is given for the practitioner on what factors to consider when seeking to purchase a new LED light activation unit.

Clinical relevance: Adequate curing in depth is fundamental to clinical success with any light-activated restoration. To achieve this goal predictably, an appropriate light source needs to be ...