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LIGHT‐EMITTING DIODE CURING LIGHTS, PART I
Author(s) -
Leonard Daniel L.,
Jr Edward J. Swift
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2003.tb01037.x
Subject(s) - curing (chemistry) , materials science , light emitting diode , diode , optoelectronics , polymerization , light guide , software portability , composite material , light source , computer science , polymer , optics , physics , programming language
Several manufacturers have introduced new light‐emitting diode (LED) curing lights for the polymerization of light‐activated dental materials. Typically, the advantages claimed for these lights are more efficient curing, decreased heat from the light tip, consistent output over time without degradation, and significantly longer useful life of the diodes compared with quartz‐tungsten‐halogen (QTH) bulbs. Manufacturers also mention portability and ease of use because the units can be powered by rechargeable batteries. This review evaluates the published research on LED‐based curing lights .