The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different light-curing units on the tensile bond strength and microhardness of a composite resin (Filtek Z250 - 3M/ESPE). Conventional halogen (Curing Light 2500 - 3M/ESPE; CL) and two blue light emitting diode curing units (Ultraled - Dabi/Atlante; UL; Ultrablue IS - DMC; UB3 and UB6) were selected for this study. Different light intensiti...

AIM Light curing of resin composites may considerably change the color of resin composites. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changing pattern of resin composite's color by different curing times. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifteen, 1 mm-thick, samples of each A2 shade Clearfill and Filtek P60 composites were prepared. First five samples were cured for 10s (400 mW/cm2) in each pole of the ...

Plasma and halogen lamp units were used to photo-cure a composite resin for porcelain bonding. Mean shear bond strengths to dentin after light curing through porcelain of 1 and 2 mm thickness ranged from 20 to 27 MPa before and after thermocycling, indicating no significant effects due to porcelain thickness, curing method, or thermocycling, except for plasma curing for 3 s through porcelain of...

This study investigated the characteristics of output light from different types of light curing units, and their effects on polymerization of light-activated composite resin. Three quartz-tungsten-halogen lamps, one plasma arc lamp, and one LED light curing unit were used. Intensity distribution of light emitted from the light guide tip was measured at 1.0-mm intervals across the guide tip. Di...

The aim of this study was the effects of different light curing methods on marginal sealing and resin composite adaptation to the cavity wall using the dye penetration test and environmental scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations. Cylindrical cavities were prepared on cervical regions. The teeth were restored with Clearfil Liner Bond 2 V adhesive and filled with Clearfil Photo Bright o...

PURPOSE To evaluate the depth of cure and surface hardness of two resin composites when subjected to three preheating temperatures, three polymerization times and two types of curing lights. METHODS Two resin composites were used in this study (Esthet-X and TPH), three polymerization times (10, 20, 40 seconds), three preheating temperatures (70, 100, 140 degrees F/21.1, 37.7 and 60 degrees C)...

The paper deals with the curing behaviour of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A (DGEBA) using three novel multifunctional aromatic amines having phosphine oxide and amide-acid linkages. The amines were prepared by reacting tris(3-aminophenyl)phosphine oxide (TAP) with 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid anhydride (P)/4,4-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic acid anhydride (F)/3,3,4,4-benzophenonet...

Prediction of compressive strength of concrete is very useful for economic constructions. The compressive strength can be estimated after 28 days of casting the specimen cubes or may be predicted based on the quantum and quality of ingredients used in making the concrete. When the first one requires a 28-day time, the second one does have problem of accuracy. Hence, a hybrid model is proposed i...

Aim and objectives: To determine the shear bond strength of laser cured composite resin and compare with that of visible light cure resin and evaluate it’s clinical usefulness. Materials and methods: An argon laser with a wavelength of 488-500nm and a power density of 2.10 mW/cm and an optical diameter of 6mm with a curing time of 10 seconds was employed as against the visible light cure with a...

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of light-curing method on the marginal seal and resin composite adaptation to the cavity wall, and the formation of enamel cracks around resin composite restorations. Materials and Methods: Cylindrical cavities were prepared on the buccal or lingual cervical region of human molars. The teeth were restored with Clearfil Liner Bond 2 V and filled ...