ArticleClinical oral investigations2019
The effects of extended curing time and radiant energy on microhardness and temperature rise of conventional and bulk-fill resin composites.
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Abstract
objectivesTo investigate radiant energy, microhardness, and temperature rise in eight resin composites cured with a blue or violet-blue curing unit, using a curing protocol which exceeded manufacturer recommendations. MATERIALS AND
methodsCylindrical composite specimens (d = 8 mm, h = 2 or 4 mm, n = 5 per experimental group) were light-cured for 30 s. Light transmittance through specimens was recorded in real time to calculate radiant energy delivered to the specimen bottom. Vickers microhardness was used to evaluate the polymerization effectiveness at depth. Temperature rise at the bottom of the specimens was measured in real time using a T-type thermocouple.
resultsRadiant energy delivered from the blue and violet-blue curing unit amounted to 19.4 and 28.6 J/cm
conclusionCuring for 30 s, which can be regarded as extended considering manufacturer specifications, produced radiant energies which are in line with the recommendations from the current scientific literature, leading to adequate curing efficiency and acceptable temperature rise. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Extended curing time should be used to minimize concerns regarding undercuring of composite restorations.
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