Evaluation of a Novel "Quad" Wavelength Light Curing Unit
Kevin R Adams1, Daniel A Savett2, Wen Lien3
1DDS. Maj, USAF, DC. Resident. Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency. AF Postgraduate Dental School. 1615 Truemper St. Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, TX, USA, 78236. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Background:
This study investigated the properties (depth of cure, surface hardness, and volumetric shrinkage) of two composite restorative materials when polymerized with a novel "quad" spectrum (PinkWave) light-curing unit (LCU) compared to a tri-spectrum LCU (Valo Grand).
Material And Methods:
One Valo Grand LCU was modified to be similar in irradiance to the PinkWave, and a second Valo Grand was utilized at the manufacturer's standard irradiant settings. Depth of cure was evaluated using the scraping technique (ISO 4049). Top and bottom surface hardness and bottom/maximum hardness ratios were determined using a hardness tester. Volumetric shrinkage was determined using a video-imaging device. Additionally, the surface temperature of the light tips of the LCUs was measured using a K-type thermocouple.
Results:
No significant difference in depth of cure was found with either composite between the PinkWave LCU and the modified Valo Grand LCU at similar irradiance. The unadjusted Valo Grand LCU had slightly less depth of cure. There was no difference in top or bottom surface hardness, bottom/maximum hardness ratios, or volumetric shrinkage between any of the LCU curing modes per composite type. The PinkWave LCU had a significantly greater increase in heat at the tip compared to the modified Valo Grand LCU at similar irradiance and the unadjusted Valo Grand LCU.
Conclusions:
The new quad-spectrum LCU, PinkWave, had a significant increase in surface temperature without any improvement in the composite properties tested compared to the tri-spectrum LCU, Valo Grand, at similar irradiance. Key words:Light-curing unit, emission spectrum, composite resin, mechanical and physical properties.
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