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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of light intensity on polymerization shrinkage of resin composites. The five materials tested were Lite-Fil (A) (LFA), Lite-Fil (P) (LFP), Z100, Palfique, (PAL) and Tetric (TRC). Two types of measurements were made to determine the effects of environmental temperature and light intensity. Results were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Newman-Keuls procedure at (P2), the amount of polymerization shrinkage was similar to that with full light intensity, and statistically there were no significant differences between 37°C, 45°C, and 60°C. Lower temperatures and lower light intensities produce lower values of shrinkage. However, if the light intensity is below 28%, higher temperatures (60°C) must be applied to obtain a comparable amount of shrinkage. Clinical Relevance Pre-heating composite resin materials at body temperature (37°C) is likely to improve physical properties and compensate any drop of light intensity. Citation Elhejazi AA. The Effects of Temperature and Light Intensity on the Polymerization Shrinkage of Light-cured Composite Filling Materials. J Contemp Dent Pract 2006 July;(7)3:012-021. |
