Effect of Light Intensity on the Polymerization Rate of Composite Resin Using Real-time Measurement of Volumetric Change

  • La, Sung-Ho (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, In-Bog (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Cho, Byeong-Hoon (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Son, Ho-Hyun (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 2001.11.01

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of light intensity variation on the polymerization rate of composite resin using IB system(experimental equipment designed by Dr. IB Lee) by which real-time volumetric change of composite can be measured. Methods: Three commercial composites [Z100(Z1), AeliteFil(AF), SureFil(SF)] were photopolymerized with Variable Intensity Polymerizer unit (Bisco, U.S.A.) under the variable light intensity (75/150/225/300/375/450㎽$^2$) during 20sec.(omitted)

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