Light curing in dentistry has truly revolutionized the practice of this art and science. With the
exception bonding to tooth structure, there is perhaps no single advancement that has …

A range of lasers is now available for use in dentistry. This paper summarizes key current
and emerging applications for lasers in clinical practice. A major diagnostic application of …

Objectives To evaluate the influence of irradiation time on degree of conversion (DC) and
microhardness of high-viscosity bulk-fill resin composites in depths up to 6 mm. Materials …

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explore the synergistic effect of combining
camphorquinone (CQ) with 1-phenyl-1, 2-propanedione (PPD) as a new photoinitiator …

To ensure an adequate clinical composite filling light source for photopolymerization is of
great importance. In everyday clinical conditions commonly used unit for polymerization of …

Soon after lasers were invented, investigators began to examine the effects of different
wavelengths of laser energy on oral tissues. From soft tissue surgery to restorative dentistry …

Objectives. This study examined the depth of cure and surface microhardness of Filtek Z250
composite resin (3M-Espe)(shades B1, A3, and C4) when cured with three commercially …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the degree of conversion and temperature rise in
three different composite materials when illuminated by an experimental light source [blue …

Enhanced dental care and growing interest in caries-free teeth have changed the
prevalence and disease pattern of caries. Patients are living longer and retaining more of …

An optimal degree of conversion and minimal polymerization shrinkage are generally
antagonistic goals, as increased monomer conversion invariably leads to elevated …