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Post-gel polymerization shrinkage associated with different light curing regimens.

C H Chye1, Adrian U J Yap, Y C Laim

  • 1Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Republic of Singapore.

Operative Dentistry
|September 1, 2005
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Pulse delay and soft-start light curing regimens significantly reduce dental composite polymerization shrinkage. These methods offer improved outcomes compared to standard continuous cure, pulse cure, and turbo cure methods.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Polymerization shrinkage is a critical issue in dental composites, potentially leading to marginal gaps and secondary caries.
  • Light curing regimens influence the kinetics of polymerization and the resulting stress development within the composite material.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the post-gel polymerization shrinkage of dental composites using five distinct light curing regimens.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of pulse delay (PD) and soft-start (SS) curing protocols in mitigating polymerization shrinkage.

Main Methods:

  • Five light curing regimens (PD, SS, pulse cure [PC], turbo cure [TC], and standard continuous cure [C]) were tested.
  • Similar light energy density (16 J/cm2, except for TC) was applied using a VIP light-cure unit.

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  • Linear polymerization shrinkage was measured for 2-mm thick composite specimens (Z100, 3M ESPE) for up to 60 minutes post-curing using a strain-monitoring device.

    • Main Results:

    • Post-gel shrinkage ranged from 0.30% to 0.46% at 60 minutes across all tested regimens.
    • Pulse delay (PD) significantly reduced shrinkage compared to PC, TC, SS, and C.
    • Soft-start (SS) generally showed significantly lower shrinkage than the standard continuous cure (C); no significant differences were found between PC, TC, and C.

    Conclusions:

    • The use of pulse delay and soft-start light curing regimens effectively decreases post-gel polymerization shrinkage in dental composites.
    • These modified curing strategies offer a viable approach to minimize stress development and potential adverse effects associated with polymerization shrinkage.