Effect of Different Cross-Infection Control Barriers on Intensity of Curing Light: An In-Vitro Study

Aim: To evaluate the effect of different cross infection control barriers on intensity curing light. Study Design: In-vitro experimental study. Place and duration: Department Operative Pediatric Dentistry, The University Lahore from January to March 2022. Methodology: light-curing unit was measured using a radiometer. light without any barrier taken as control. Four were used; polythene glove, latex cling film wrap standard tape. Ten measurements for each group performed after placing type protection average taken. data analyzed SPSS v 22. Results: mean value found be 737.6 mW/cm2. maximum film, tape glove with values 720.6 mW/cm2, 581.2 541.7 mW/cm2 255.06 respectively. A comparison output showed statistically significant difference all except film. Conclusion: It that could serve cover tip unit. Keywords: Dental light, cross-infection, composite resin