Surface hardness comparison of resins polymerized by argon, xenon, and conventional light sources

Richard J. Blankenau D.D.S.; Scott Pace; G. Lynn Powell; Terry Wilwerding

doi:10.1117/12.238778

23 April 1996 Surface hardness comparison of resins polymerized by argon, xenon, and conventional light sources

Richard J. Blankenau D.D.S., Scott Pace, G. Lynn Powell, Terry Wilwerding

Proceedings Volume 2672, Lasers in Dentistry II; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.238778
Event: Photonics West '96, 1996, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

A great deal of discussion has taken place regarding how to properly polymerize light activated resins. Claims are made that effective testing can be made by using surface hardness tests on samples with various dental instruments. Although these tests would probably identify a material that had been very poorly polymerized it would not identify materials that were properly polymerized. The lack of consistent, reproducible forces and evaluation of the results make these test practically worthless. Surface hardness which is important clinically has value when combined with evaluation of the surface immediately adjacent to the light source and the surface adjacent to the tooth. Also immediate and 24 hour testing to allow for continued polymerization is helpful in determining how to achieve best results for our patients. A variety of new light sources have been introduced to dentistry with claims of faster and better polymerizations. The visible light units are also undergoing improvements to include built in meters to monitor light output. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the top and bottom surface hardness of a composite resin using the following light sources: argon, xenon, and two visible light sources.

Citation Download Citation

Richard J. Blankenau D.D.S., Scott Pace, G. Lynn Powell, and Terry Wilwerding "Surface hardness comparison of resins polymerized by argon, xenon, and conventional light sources", Proc. SPIE 2672, Lasers in Dentistry II, (23 April 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.238778

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available

Members: $17.00

Non-members: $21.00 ADD TO CART

PROCEEDINGS
3 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

GET CITATION

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Get copyright permission Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace

KEYWORDS

Argon

Xenon

Light sources

Thulium

Polymers

Light

Polymerization

Show All Keywords

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years