The Effect of Polymerization Technique on Marginal Index of Composite Fillings in Dentin

Polymerization contraction of composite resins has been one of the most extensively studied phenomena in dentistry in recent years. Initial polymerization by low intensity light followed by polymerization high intensity light improves marginal adaptation of composite in tooth cavities. A number of s...

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Main Authors: Dačić Stefan, Mitić Aleksandar, Nikolić Marija, Cenić Milica, Stošić Nenad, Dačić-Simonović Dragica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2016-06-01
Series:Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/afmnai.2016.33.issue-2/afmnai-2016-0014/afmnai-2016-0014.xml?format=INT
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Summary:Polymerization contraction of composite resins has been one of the most extensively studied phenomena in dentistry in recent years. Initial polymerization by low intensity light followed by polymerization high intensity light improves marginal adaptation of composite in tooth cavities. A number of studies have verified that less marginal leakage and lower marginal index (MI) exist in relation to standard polymerization (continuous high intensity light).
ISSN:2217-2521