Original scientific paper
Blue Laser Curing of Composites
Andrej Meniga
; Zagreb University School of Dentistry, Croatia
Jozo Šutalo
; Zagreb University School of Dentistry, Croatia
Davorka Azinović
; Institute of Physics, University of Zagreb
Goran Pichler
; Institute of Physics, University of Zagreb
Abstract
There are two drawbacks o f standard photopolymerization units: relative inability o f a complete cure o f darker composite shades in premolar and molar regions, and a hazardous effect o f curing light on the eyes o f the dentist. A n argon-ion laser was used as a source for photopolymerization o f several light shade composite resins. The depth o f cure was measured at three different wavelengths (457.9 nm, 476.5 nm and 488.0 nm) and in the laser multiline mode. The depth o f cure measurements was determined with a micrometer. The best results were obtained with a 476.5 nm laser line for Silux composite: more than 3.8 mm in 2 seconds at 155 mW. This arrangement is not suitable for clinical use in the present form, but a low-power compact laser device has been proposed to meet practical requirements.
Keywords
composite resins; photopolymerization; laser
Hrčak ID:
100657
URI
Publication date:
15.6.1992.
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