Effect of dental headlights spectrum on the polymerization and working time of light-cured resin composites.

Autor:	Rocha MG; Center for Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA., Ottenga ME; Center for Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA., Zoidis P; Center for Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA., Pontes S; Center for Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA., Reis AF; Center for Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA., Oliveira D; Center for Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry [J Clin Exp Dent] 2022 Jun 01; Vol. 14 (6), pp. e492-e498. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jun 01 (Print Publication: 2022).
DOI:	10.4317/jced.59628
Abstrakt:	Background: The use of dental headlights is a common practice to better illuminate the operatory field and achieve excellence in restorative dentistry. However, visible light-cured dental materials can have reduced working time under headlight illumination. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the spectral irradiance power of two dental headlights on the degree of polymerization and working time of light-curable dental composites. Material and Methods: Two headlights, StarLight Nano 3 (StarMed) (SN) and Zeon Endevour XL (Orascoptic) (ZE) were characterized using a spectrophotometer coupled to an integrating sphere (MARC® Light Collector, BlueLight Analytics). The degree of conversion of the two composites, Filtek Supreme (3M) and Tetric Prime (Ivoclar Vivadent), was evaluated using an FTIR spectroscope (NicoletTM iS20, Thermo Fisher). Results: Both headlights emitted a significant amount of blue light. The Zeon headlamp without filter emitted a broader spectrum with lower blue intensity and higher CRI than the White LED of the Nano 3. The Zeon headlamp with the blue blocking filter emitted a broader spectrum than the Orange LED of the Nano 3. There were no differences in the degree of conversion and working time of the Filtek Supreme and Tetric Prime composites when illuminated by the different headlamps. Both Zeon and the White LED of the Nano 3 were capable to cure the composites within only 5-10 minutes of irradiation. There were no changes in the degree of conversion of the composites when the Orange LED of the Nano 3 or the blue blocking filter of the Zeon were used. Conclusions: Both headlights reduced the working time of light-cured materials. The use of orange filters prevented the composite polymerization and maintained the working time. Key words: Surgical Headlight, degree of conversion, working time, light-curing. Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest I confirm that the authors do not have any financial interest in the companies whose materials are included in this article. (Copyright: © 2022 Medicina Oral S.L.)
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