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The effect of irradiation distance on microhardness of resin composites cured with different light curing units.
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PMID:  20922164     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the microhardness of five different resin composites at different irradiation distances (2 mm and 9 mm) by using three light curing units (quartz tungsten halogen, light emitting diodes and plasma arc).
METHODS: A total of 210 disc-shaped samples (2 mm height and 6 mm diameter) were prepared from different resin composites (Simile, Aelite Aesthetic Enamel, Clearfil AP-X, Grandio caps and Filtek Z250). Photoactivation was performed by using quartz tungsten halogen, light emitting diode and plasma arc curing units at two irradiation distances (2 mm and 9 mm). Then the samples (n=7/per group) were stored dry in dark at 37°C for 24 h. The Vickers hardness test was performed on the resin composite layer with a microhardness tester (Shimadzu HMV). Data were statistically analyzed using nonparametric Kruskal Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests.
RESULTS: Statistical analysis revealed that the resin composite groups, the type of the light curing units and the irradiation distances have significant effects on the microhardness values (P<.05).
CONCLUSIONS: Light curing unit and irradiation distance are important factors to be considered for obtaining adequate microhardness of different resin composite groups.
Authors:
Isil Cekic-Nagas; Ferhan Egilmez; Gulfem Ergun
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of dentistry     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1305-7464     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur J Dent     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-05     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101303672     Medline TA:  Eur J Dent     Country:  Turkey    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  440-6     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Research associate, Dental School of Technology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
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