{"id":133,"date":"2016-06-18T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2016-06-18T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chinadentalsupplier.com\/?p=133"},"modified":"2016-06-18T08:00:42","modified_gmt":"2016-06-18T08:00:42","slug":"what-you-should-know-before-purchasing-curing-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinadentalsupplier.com\/index.php\/2016\/06\/18\/what-you-should-know-before-purchasing-curing-light\/","title":{"rendered":"What you should know before purchasing curing light"},"content":{"rendered":"

The selection of a curing light for sale<\/a> that fits your style of practicing remains one of the most important equipment purchases you will make. If you have an active restorative practice, it is a device that you use virtually every time you treat a patient. The right light can help you achieve success, while the converse is true \u2013 the wrong light can make your efforts more tedious and your results less consistent.<\/p>\n

Dental curing lights allow us to initiate the polymerization reaction \u201con demand\u201d for a vast array of materials. However, there is, perhaps, more misinformation and hype regarding this type of equipment compared to just about anything else we use on a daily basis. Most of these controversies center on how long you have to cure specific types of restorations as well as how deep you can cure specific types of materials.<\/p>\n

Manufacturers continue to make outlandish claims of their curing capabilities, most of which fall into the \u201ctoo good to be true\u201d category. An example is the claim that a new light can accomplish a \u201c5mm depth of cure in 3 seconds\u201d. Please don\u2019t be fooled by these ads \u2013 you absolutely, positively cannot cure a composite in three seconds. Period. End of discussion.<\/p>\n

If you undercure a restoration, for example, you may not even be aware of the negative sequelae for years. Therefore, selecting a curing light and using it properly can greatly affect the performance and longevity of your restorations.<\/p>\n

Types of Dental Curing Lights<\/a><\/strong>
\nHalogen
\nUse a halogen bulb as the source of light.<\/p>\n

+ Reliable \u2013 long track record<\/p>\n

+ Cures all materials due to wide bandwidth (400nm-510nm)<\/p>\n

\u2013 Requires a cord due to power consumption<\/p>\n

\u2013 Cooling fans are necessary and can be noisy<\/p>\n

Plasma Arc
\nBulb is really an aluminum oxide, high pressure vessel, which contains highly energized xenon gas (plasma) under 150psi. The inside shape is specific to reflect light arcing between two electrodes. Arc is only about 1mm long, enabling a very focused beam.<\/p>\n

+ Very fast (when a small tip is used)<\/p>\n

\u2013 Expensive<\/p>\n

\u2013 Large base units<\/p>\n

\u2013 May not cure all materials<\/p>\n

\u2013 Requires a cord that may be liquid-filled, may be stiff, and can degenerate over time<\/p>\n

Argon Laser<\/strong>
\nGenerates light when energy is applied to an atom raising an electron to a higher, unstable energy level. Electron will return to stable level by releasing light through a medium of argon gas.<\/p>\n

+ Fast<\/p>\n

\u2013 Very expensive<\/p>\n

\u2013 Large base units<\/p>\n

\u2013 Small tips<\/p>\n

\u2013 May not cure all materials<\/p>\n

\u2013 Require a cord due to power consumption<\/p>\n

LED (Light Emitting Diode)
\nSpecial diodes (electronic devices that restrict current flow chiefly to one direction) that emit light when connected in a circuit.<\/p>\n

+ Cordless or corded<\/p>\n

+ Lightweight<\/p>\n

+ Small<\/p>\n

+ Long battery life due to the low power usage<\/p>\n

\u2013 May not cure all materials<\/p>\n

\u2013 Some have poor and\/or no selection of tips<\/p>\n

\u2013 May shut down due to overheating during long curing intervals<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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