Comparative Effectiveness of Two Light Curing Units on the Properties of Dental Resin Composites

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Light Emitting Diodes ◽  
Polymerization Reaction ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Dental Resin ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Dental Resin Composites ◽  
Light Intensities ◽  
Quartz Tungsten Halogen ◽  
Light Curing

Background: Setting of conventional glass ionomers cement and dental resin composites as filling materials is predominantly through polymerization reaction, which is usually induced by light. The objective of this study was to assess the temperature changes, light intensities, sorption and solubility capability and comparative micro hardness in Dental Resin Composites (DRC) by using two different light curing units that is Quartz Tungsten Halogen (QTH) and Light Emitting Diodes (LED). Methods: This analytical, experimental, in-vitro study was spanned over one month, conducted in the laboratory of Dental Materials, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences. Through non-probability, convenient sampling, 60 samples of DRCs was prepared as 10mm in diameter and 2mm in thickness in the steel moulds by a single trained operator. Effect of heat generation, light intensities, sorption and solubility and micro hardness during polymerization of DRCs were all measured. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS with descriptive statistics and two sample independent t-tests. The p-value of <0.05 was considered significant at 95 % confidence level. Results: Mean surface micro hardness of DRC was found to be 15.48±0.46 and 18.26±0.53 when QTH and LED lamps were employed respectively. Whereas, mean light intensity of QTH and LED lamps were found to be 434 and 925mW/cm2. No significant difference in temperature change during polymerization reaction (p=0.128) and in sorption and solubility capability (p=0.001) of DRC was observed. Conclusion: Light-emitting diodes were evaluated to be more effective than Quartz Tungsten Halogen Light in achieving increased surface micro hardness of DRC. Keywords: Light; Glass Ionomer Cements; Tungsten; Hardness.

scholarly journals Polymerization kinetics of experimental resin composites functionalized with conventional (45S5) and a customized low-sodium fluoride-containing bioactive glass

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matej Par ◽  
Katica Prskalo ◽  
Tobias T. Tauböck ◽  
Hrvoje Skenderovic ◽  
Thomas Attin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Glass ◽  
Polymerization Kinetics ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Polymerization Reaction ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Dental Resin ◽  
Low Sodium ◽  
Dental Resin Composites ◽  
Light Curing ◽  
Thick Layers

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate polymerization kinetics and curing light transmittance of two series of experimental dental resin composites filled with 0–40 wt% of either 45S5 bioactive glass (BG) or a customized low-Na F-containing BG. Polymerization kinetics in 0.1-mm and 2-mm thick layers were investigated through real-time degree of conversion measurements using a Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer. FTIR spectra were continuously collected at a rate of 2 s−1 during light-curing (1340 mW/cm2). Light transmittance through 2-mm thick composite specimens was measured using a UV–Vis spectrometer at a rate of 20 s−1. Unlike BG 45S5, which led to a dose-dependent reduction in the rate and extent of polymerization, the customized low-Na F-containing BG showed a negligible influence on polymerization. The reduction in light transmittance of experimental composites due to the addition of the low-Na F-containing BG did not translate into impaired polymerization kinetics. Additionally, the comparison of polymerization kinetics between 0.1-mm and 2-mm thick layers revealed that polymerization inhibition identified for BG 45S5 was not mediated by an impaired light transmittance, indicating a direct effect of BG 45S5 on polymerization reaction. A customized low-Na F-containing BG showed favourable behaviour for being used as a functional filler in light-curing dental resin composites.

scholarly journals Surface Hardness of Nanohybrid and Microhybrid Resin Composites Cured by Light Emitting Diode and Quartz Tungsten Halogen Light Curing Systems: An Invitro Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuradha Vitthal Wankhade ◽  
Sharad Basavraj Kamat ◽  
Santosh Irappa Hugar ◽  
Girish Shankar Nanjannawar ◽  
Sumit Balasaheb Vhate
Keyword(s):  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Surface Hardness ◽  
Composite Resins ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Quartz Tungsten Halogen ◽  
Halogen Light ◽  
Intergroup Comparison ◽  
Light Curing ◽  
Curing Systems

Introduction: New generation composite resin materials have revolutionized the art of aesthetic dentistry. The clinical success is dependent on effective polymerisation and surface hardness which in turn are dependent on the performance of Light Curing Units (LCU). This study utilises surface hardness as a measure of degree of polymerisation of composite resins achieved by LCUs. Aim: To evaluate the difference in surface hardness of nanohybrid and microhybrid resin composites cured by light curing systems, Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Quartz Tungsten Halogen (QTH). Materials and Methods: In this invitro experimental study, two types of hybrid composites (Nanohybrid and Microhybrid) were tested for surface hardness by using two different light curing systems (LED and QTH). All the Nanohybrid and Microhybrid specimens were cured using LED and QTH LCUs, thus giving four combinations. A total of 60 specimens (6 mm diameter and 2 mm depth) were prepared using Teflon mould with 15 samples for each combination. Surface hardness was measured on upper and lower surface after 24 hours and hardness ratio was calculated. Data was analysed using independent t-test for intergroup comparison. Level of significance was kept at 5%. Results: Surface hardness of resin composites cured by LED LCU was greater than those cured by QTH LCU. Additionally, the hardness value was greater for the upper surface. Nanohybrids showed better surface hardness than Microhybrids for both the LCUs. Conclusion: Nanohybrid composite resins and LED system were found to be more effective in terms of surface hardness as compared to their counterparts.

Wear of Resin Composites Polymerized by Conventional Halogen Light Curing and Light Emitting Diodes Curing Units

2005 ◽  
Vol 288-289 ◽  
pp. 645-648
Author(s):  
Hwan Kim ◽  
Sung Ho Park ◽  
I.Y. Jung ◽  
S.B. Jeon ◽  
Kwon Yong Lee
Keyword(s):  
Light Emitting Diodes ◽  
Composite Resins ◽  
Dental Composite ◽  
Zirconia Ceramic ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Dental Composite Resins ◽  
Halogen Light ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Light Curing

In this study, the wear characteristics of five different dental composite resins cured by conventional halogen light and LED light sources were investigated. Five different dental composite resins of Surefil, Z100, Dyract AP, Fuji II LC and Compoglass were worn against a zirconia ceramic ball using a pin-on-disk type wear tester with 15 N contact force in a reciprocal sliding motion of sliding distance of 10 mm/cycle at 1Hz under the room temperature dry condition. The wear variations of dental composite resins were linearly increased as the number of cycles increased. It was observed that the wear resistances of these specimens were in the order of Dyract AP > Surefil > Compoglass > Z100 > Fuji ı LC. On the morphological observations by SEM, the large crack formation on the sliding track of Fuji ıLC specimen was the greatest among all resin composites. Dyract AP showed less wear with few surface damage. There is no significant difference in wear performance between conventional halogen light curing and light emitting diodes curing sources. It indicates that a light emitting diodes (LED) source can replace a halogen light source as curing unit for composite resin restorations.

scholarly journals Comparative study of surface microhardness of methacrylate-based composite resins polymerized with light-emitting diodes and halogen

2013 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 327-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Sabatini
Keyword(s):  
Light Emitting Diodes ◽  
Filler Particle ◽  
Surface Hardness ◽  
Composite Resins ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Surface Microhardness ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Quartz Tungsten Halogen ◽  
Light Curing

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of polymerization with quartz-tungsten-halogen (QTH) and light-emitting diodes (LED) on the surface microhardness of eight commercially available light-polymerized, methacrylate-based composite resins, with different filler particle composition (microfill, minifill, nanohybrids, and microhybrids) immediately after polymerization, after 24 hours, and after three months of storage. Materials and Methods: Eighty disk-shaped specimens were prepared using a split Teflon mold (6 × 2 mm) and were irradiated with either the QTH (Elipar 2500; 600 mW/cm 2 ) for 20 seconds or an LED (Bluephase G2; 1,200 mW/cm 2 ) for 40 seconds. The microhardness values were recorded using a Vickers hardness tester at a 300 g load for 15 seconds, immediately after polymerization, after 24 hours, and after three months of dark aging in distilled water at 37°C. Statistical analysis was performed using a two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey′s test. Results: The baseline values demonstrated a significant effect of the composite and the interaction composite-LCU on the microhardness (P < 0.05). At 24 hours, only the composite variable showed a significant effect on the hardness values (P < 0.05). After three months, the composite, LCU, and the interaction composite-LCU all demonstrated a significant effect on the microhardness (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The effectiveness of polymerization, measured in terms of surface hardness, was shown to be dependent not only on the type of light curing unit, but also on the type of composite. Moreover, the choice of composite was shown to affect the performance of the light curing unit.

scholarly journals The Effect of Irradiation Distance on Microhardness of Resin Composites Cured with Different Light Curing Units

2010 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 440-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isil Cekic-Nagas ◽  
Ferhan Egilmez ◽  
Gulfem Ergun
Keyword(s):  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
Composite Layer ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Plasma Arc ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Quartz Tungsten Halogen ◽  
Halogen Light ◽  
Light Curing

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the microhardness of five different resin composites at different irradiation distances (2 mm and 9 mm) by using three light curing units (quartz tungsten halogen, light emitting diodes and plasma arc).Methods: A total of 210 disc-shaped samples (2 mm height and 6 mm diameter) were prepared from different resin composites (Simile, Aelite Aesthetic Enamel, Clearfil AP-X, Grandio caps and Filtek Z250). Photoactivation was performed by using quartz tungsten halogen, light emitting diode and plasma arc curing units at two irradiation distances (2 mm and 9 mm). Then the samples (n=7/ per group) were stored dry in dark at 37°C for 24 h. The Vickers hardness test was performed on the resin composite layer with a microhardness tester (Shimadzu HMV). Data were statistically analyzed using nonparametric Kruskal Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests.Results: Statistical analysis revealed that the resin composite groups, the type of the light curing units and the irradiation distances have significant effects on the microhardness values (P<.05).Conclusions: Light curing unit and irradiation distance are important factors to be considered for obtaining adequate microhardness of different resin composite groups. (Eur J Dent 2010;4:440-446)

The Effect of Light Curing Source on the Residual Yellowing of Resin Composites

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 443-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. G. Brackett ◽  
W. W. Brackett ◽  
W. D. Browning ◽  
F. A. Rueggeberg
Keyword(s):  
Blue Light ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Color Difference ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Quartz Tungsten Halogen ◽  
Light Curing ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Effect Of Light

Clinical Relevance The selection of light curing unit (quartz-tungsten-halogen or blue light-emitting diode), composite classification and shade have an influence on the amount of residual yellow after photocuring and, in some combinations, the color difference may be visually detectable.

Evaluation of Shrinkage Stress and Exotherm during Lightcuring of Dental Resin Composites

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 528-531
Author(s):  
刘林 LIU Lin ◽  
叶志清 YE Zhiqing ◽  
饶春芳 RAO Chunfang ◽  
胡友德 HU Youde ◽  
匡芬 KUANG Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shrinkage Stress ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Dental Resin ◽  
Dental Resin Composites ◽  
Light Curing

Curing kinetics of visible light curing dental resin composites investigated by dielectric analysis (DEA)

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 372-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Steinhaus ◽  
Berenika Hausnerova ◽  
Thomas Haenel ◽  
Mandy Großgarten ◽  
Bernhard Möginger
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Curing Kinetics ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Dielectric Analysis ◽  
Dental Resin ◽  
Dental Resin Composites ◽  
Light Curing ◽  
Visible Light Curing ◽  
Kinetics Of
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