Optical hazard evaluation of dental curing lights.

نویسندگان

  • P Eriksen
  • P M Moscato
  • J K Franks
  • D H Sliney
چکیده

The potential ocular hazards associated with the use of dental curing lights were evaluated. Recommendations are provided for precluding exposure of personnel to hazardous levels of optical radiation. Users should not stare directly into the dental curing lights at distances shorter than 25 cm (which would not be a likely event). Eye protectors which filter wavelengths below 500 nm may be desired by individual users to reduce discomfort or if surface lamination is applied.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

دوره 15 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1987