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VOLUME 6 , ISSUE 2--3 ( September-December, 2018 ) > List of Articles

Original Article

Evaluation of Different Light-Curing Units—Light-Emitting Diodes and Quartz–Tungsten–Halogen-Based Light-Curing Units in Polymerization of Posterior Composite: An In Vitro Study

Rajinder Bansal, M. Bansal, S. Walia, C. Gupta, L. Bansal, R. Aggarwal

Keywords : light-curing units, metallic molds, hardness values

Citation Information : Bansal R, Bansal M, Walia S, Gupta C, Bansal L, Aggarwal R. Evaluation of Different Light-Curing Units—Light-Emitting Diodes and Quartz–Tungsten–Halogen-Based Light-Curing Units in Polymerization of Posterior Composite: An In Vitro Study. 2018; 6 (2--3):60-64.

DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1675685

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Published Online: 15-11-2018

Copyright Statement:  © 2018 Bhojia Dental College and Hospital affiliated to Himachal Pardesh University


Abstract

Objective To assess the adequacy of various light-curing units to polymerize the posterior composite resin. Materials and Methods Specimens were prepared by placing a single increment of posterior composite resin in split cylindrical metallic mold of dimension (6.0 mm in diameter and 5 mm in depth). Polymerization was done by utilizing one quartz-tungsten-halogen and three light-emitting diode light-curing units of different powers. The specimens of composite resin were then mounted on metallic molds utilizing autopolymerizing acrylic resin. After polishing, the complete setting of composite resin material was analyzed using Vickers hardness test. Results Showed in each group, hardness reduced as we moved from upper to lower surface of composite resin. Furthermore, hardness increased as intensity of light was increased. The maximum hardness was detected when light-emitting diode light-curing unit having intensity of 1,250 mW/cm2 was utilized and least hardness was detected when halogen lamp having intensity 418 mW/cm2 was utilized and results were found to be highly significant (p < 0.01). Conclusion It was concluded that increased top and bottom hardness can be accomplished by utilizing the light-curing unit of high intensity.

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