Utilizing Light Cure Units: A Concise Narrative Review

The use of photo-curable resin composite restorations is an essential treatment modality in modern dental practice. The success and longevity of these restorations depend on achieving predictable and effective polymerization. Understanding the dynamics of the polymerization and the effect of light c...

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Main Authors: Fatin A. Hasanain, Hani M. Nassar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/10/1596
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spelling doaj-66c1723690d44620af397bd74c97433a2021-06-01T00:07:44ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-05-01131596159610.3390/polym13101596Utilizing Light Cure Units: A Concise Narrative ReviewFatin A. Hasanain0Hani M. Nassar1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi ArabiaThe use of photo-curable resin composite restorations is an essential treatment modality in modern dental practice. The success and longevity of these restorations depend on achieving predictable and effective polymerization. Understanding the dynamics of the polymerization and the effect of light cure units (LCUs) on this process is paramount. The goal of this concise narrative review is to provide a simplified presentation of basic principles of composite chemistry, polymerization reactions, and photo-curing with relevant terminologies. Clinical guidelines for choosing and maintaining LCUs, as well as safety precautions and factors under the control of the clinician are listed. Finally, clinical recommendations of LCUs’ usage and monitoring are included to aid practitioners in achieving predictable polymerization during the placement of direct resin composite restorations.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/10/1596polymerizationresin compositelight cureirradiance
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author Fatin A. Hasanain
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Utilizing Light Cure Units: A Concise Narrative Review
Polymers
polymerization
resin composite
light cure
irradiance
author_facet Fatin A. Hasanain
Hani M. Nassar
author_sort Fatin A. Hasanain
title Utilizing Light Cure Units: A Concise Narrative Review
title_short Utilizing Light Cure Units: A Concise Narrative Review
title_full Utilizing Light Cure Units: A Concise Narrative Review
title_fullStr Utilizing Light Cure Units: A Concise Narrative Review
title_full_unstemmed Utilizing Light Cure Units: A Concise Narrative Review
title_sort utilizing light cure units: a concise narrative review
publisher MDPI AG
series Polymers
issn 2073-4360
publishDate 2021-05-01
description The use of photo-curable resin composite restorations is an essential treatment modality in modern dental practice. The success and longevity of these restorations depend on achieving predictable and effective polymerization. Understanding the dynamics of the polymerization and the effect of light cure units (LCUs) on this process is paramount. The goal of this concise narrative review is to provide a simplified presentation of basic principles of composite chemistry, polymerization reactions, and photo-curing with relevant terminologies. Clinical guidelines for choosing and maintaining LCUs, as well as safety precautions and factors under the control of the clinician are listed. Finally, clinical recommendations of LCUs’ usage and monitoring are included to aid practitioners in achieving predictable polymerization during the placement of direct resin composite restorations.
topic polymerization
resin composite
light cure
irradiance
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/10/1596
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