ASSESSMENT OF LIGHT CURING UNIT’S INTENSITY AT KING KHALID UNIVERSITY DENTAL HOSPITAL

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  • Faisal Hasan Alshehri, Anhar Amer Alshehri, Faten Fahad Al Mushabbab , Hanaa Mohammad Alferdous, Ruba Rafa Alshehri Author

Abstract

Background: The success of any adhesive restorative procedure relies upon multiple factors. Such factors are related to operator and their level of experience, type of restorative device and its properties, and the efficiency of devices used to initiate polymerization reaction of adhesives and restorative resins. Reduced light intensity can lead to improper polymerization of the restorative resin used as permanent restorations, adhesive resins, resin cements, and light activated GIC’s. This will lead to inevitable biological hazards, waste of material, waste of patient’s time, and possible failure of the restorative procedure. Objective: There is no information about the efficiency and quality of light curing units used at King Khalid University Dental Hospital nor is there a quality protocol to ensure their proper function. Therefore, the present work aims at assessing the structural integrity of the LCU’s and utilizinga commercial radiometer to check the light output of LCU’s used in the dental hospital to ensure proper light intensity, hence ensuring a proper execution of the restorative procedures. Method: A cross-section study was conducted with a total of 109 participants randomly chosen to fill the questionnaire. Conclusion: the findings of this study highlight the importance of LCU brand and model in determining light intensity. While tip cleanliness did not significantly impact light intensity in this study, further research is needed to confirm this finding. Clinicians should be aware of these factors and take appropriate measures to ensure optimal LCU performance and effective polymerization of dental materials.

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2025-01-24

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ASSESSMENT OF LIGHT CURING UNIT’S INTENSITY AT KING KHALID UNIVERSITY DENTAL HOSPITAL. (2025). CAHIERS MAGELLANES-NS, 933-941. https://magellanes.com/index.php/CMN/article/view/1271