| Título: | Influence of irradiation exposure time on the depth cure of restorative resin composite |
| Autores: |
Fabiano, Francesca Borsellino, Chiara Bonaccorsi, Lucio Maria Calabrese, Luigi Fabiano, Valerio Mavilia, Giuseppe |
| Fecha: | 2014-02-24 |
| Publicador: | Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti |
| Fuente: |
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| Tipo: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Invited communication Experimental Investigation |
| Tema: |
Materials Engineering; Dentistry; Physics. resin composite; microhardness; depth of cure; SEM; curing time; buildup layering technique BPBM (Biophysics and Biomathematics) |
| Descripción: | A study was conducted to evaluate the degree of conversion by the hardness measurements of a commercial resin composite. The specimens were prepared according to ISO 4049 and photo-activated for 20s – 40s – 60s with a light-emitting diodes (LEDs). To establish the optimal increment technique mono-layers 1 mm and 2 mm thick were tested. The ratio bottom-to-top was assessed for the mono-layers groups. Vickers hardness profiles were measured for mono-layer, bi-layer and tri-layer along the cross-section. The microhardness map showed difference in the mechanical characteristic of overlying resin confirmed by SEM images analysis of the fracture mechanics. Curing effectiveness of resin composite is not only dependent on the curing light unit but also from thickness of the resin composite and the duration of the exposure. The data suggest that an exposure time of 40 s or higher is required to provide composites with a homogeneous and high hardness, moreover, a 1 mm buildup multi-layering technique results in adequate curing of the bottom layer and better mechanical properties. |
| Idioma: | eng |