Treatment of periodontal disease with dental curing light – could it be that simple?

Light curing may not be as simple as it seems – again!

Curing Efficacy of Light Emitting Diodes of Dental Curing Units

BACKGROUND AND AIMS The aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy of quartz tungsten halogen (QTH) and light emitting diode (LED) curing lights on polymerization of resin composite. MATERIALS AND METHODS A hybrid resin composite was used to prepare samples which were cured using two QTH and ten LED light curing sources. Twelve groups, each containing ten samples, were prepared usin...

Large simple trials: really, it can't be that simple!

In this issue of the European Heart Journal, Calvo et al. present another plea for simplified approaches to clinical trials evaluating cardiovascular therapies. In the interest of disclosure, I note that I work closely with many of the authors of this article. Dr Christopher Granger, in particular, is a long-time collaborator and senior investigator in my own institution. The thesis advanced by...

curing efficacy of light emitting diodes of dental curing units

background and aims. the aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy of quartz tungsten halogen (qth) and light emitting diode (led) curing lights on polymerization of resin composite. materials and methods. a hybrid resin composite was used to prepare samples which were cured using two qth and ten led light curing sources. twelve groups, each containing ten samples, were prepared usin...

Improving light-curing instruction in dental school.

Delivering an inadequate amount of light to a light-cured resin will result in a resin that is inadequately cured. This study measured the radiant exposure that students delivered to a simulated restoration to determine if instruction with immediate feedback increased the amount of light they delivered. The amount of light (radiant exposure in J/cm(2)) delivered to a simulated restoration by si...