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Assessment of efficacy and maintenance of light-curing units in dental offices across Punjab: A clinical survey
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 42-45 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Medknow, 2019.
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Abstract
- Aims and Objectives: Curing units in dental offices across Punjab are analyzed for a practical purpose. Materials and Methods: One thousand light-curing units regularly used by the dentists in dental offices across the state of Punjab were examined for their output intensity. Various factors include as follows: type, power of light-curing unit, material molecule formation on tip (YES/NO), diameter of guide tip, and frequency of bulb replacement. A radiometer, a magnifying glass, and a Vernier caliper were used. Data were collected and analyzed. Results: About 75.80% of dentists use light-emitting diode (LED) lights, while 24.20% utilize halogen lamps to cure dental composites. 36.60% of light-curing units of the state had light intensity below 300 mW/cm2, out of which 61.60% were quartz–tungsten–halogen (QTH) and 28.60% LED light-curing units. 17.40% of light-curing units recorded light intensity between 301 and 400 mW/cm2. 46% of light-curing units registered an output intensity of >400 mW/cm2. 79.60% of light units showed material particle buildup on light-curing tips. 62.40% of dentists never replaced the bulbs of their light-curing units. Two-third of dental the practitioners avoided infection control barriers on the tips of curing units. Conclusions: There is a deficit of knowledge among dental practitioners in Punjab regarding care of light-curing units. Dental light-curing units should be regularly checked and infection control remedies should be opted.
Details
- ISSN :
- 09764003
- Volume :
- 11
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Dental Sciences
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....53e73e386f2cf04370546464b0ff1f65