• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.93-96
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• 2012

PURPOSE. The objective of this study was to compare the light transmittance of zirconia in different thicknesses using various light curing units. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 21 disc-shaped zirconia specimens (5 mm in diameter) in different thicknesses (0.3, 0.5 and 0.8 mm) were prepared. The light transmittance of the specimens under three different light-curing units (quartz tungsten halogen, light-emitting diodes and plasma arc) was compared by using a hand-held radiometer. Statistical significance was determined using two-way ANOVA (${\alpha}$=.05). RESULTS. ANOVA revealed that thickness of zirconia and light curing unit had significant effects on light transmittance ($P$ <.001). CONCLUSION. Greater thickness of zirconia results in lower light transmittance. Light-emitting diodes light-curing units might be considered as effective as Plasma arc light-curing units or more effective than Quartz-tungsten-halogen light-curing units for polymerization of the resin-based materials.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2007

As the development of nanotechnology, the use of composite resins which containing nanofillers becomes popular. The purpose of this study was to test the degree of polymerization of nanofillercontaining composite resins. For the study, three different nanofiller-containing composite resins and two different light-curing units were used. To evaluate the degree of polymerization, the maximum polymerization shrinkage taking place during the light curing, and the microhardness, after the light curing, were measured. As results, two light-curing units exhibited a similar emission spectrum to that of the included photoinitiator, camphorquinone. The only difference between the light-curing units were the width of the emission spectrum. Three different composite resins showed different microhardness values. Among them, Grandio showed the greatest microhardness value. However, there was less microhardness difference on the top and bottom surfaces due to the difference of the light-curing units. The maximum polymerization shrinkage values were also similar in the tested specimens regardless of the difference of the light-curing units. However, Grandio showed the least polymerization shrinkage. According to the manufacturers' data, Grandio showed the highest filler content(vol%).

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.273-279
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• 2004

최근에 소개된 single high-intensity LED 중합기는 이전의 LED 중합기에 비해 높은 광도를 가지며 짧은 중합시간에 적절한 물성을 가질 수 있다고 한다. 본 연구는 single high-intensity LED 중합기의 중합성능을 평가하기 위하여 거리에 따른 중합도를 조사하였다. Mylar strip사이에 복합레진(Filtek Z250)을 넣고 압접시켜 만든 얇은 필름형 시편을 LED 중합기(Elipar Freelight 2, 10초), 플라스마 중합기(Flipo, 6초)와 할로겐 중합기 (XL3000, 20초)를 사용해 0mm, 2mm, 4mm, 6mm에서 광도를 측정하고 중합시켰다. 중합된 시편을 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer(FTIR)를 이용해 중합도를 측정한 후 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 모든 중합기에서 거리가 증가할수록 유의하게 광도가 감소하였으며 LED중합기의 경우 6mm에서 다른 중합기에 비해 가장 많은 광도 감소율을 보였다(p<0.05). 2. 모든 중합기에서 거리가 증가함에 따라 4mm까지는 중합도가 감소하였지만 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았다(p>0.05). 하지만 4mm와 6mm사이에서는 모든 중합기에서 유의하게 감소하였다(p<0.05). 3. 각 거리에 따른 중합기간의 중합도 차이는 0mm, 2mm, 4 mm에서 LED중합기가 다른 중합기보다 유의하게 높은 중합도를 보였으며 (p<0.05) 플라스마 중합기와 할로겐 중합기 사이에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 하지만 6 mm에서는 모든 중합기 사이에 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(p>0.05).

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2001년도 추계학술대회(제116회) 및 13회 Workshop 제3회 한ㆍ일 치과보존학회 공동학술대회 초록집
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• pp.578.1-578
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• 2001

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the recently introduced light curing units to polymerize a light curing resin composite. Four light curing units XL 3000, Optilux 500 for halogen light source, Apollo 95E for plasma arc and Easy cure for LED (blue-light Emitting Diode) were evaluated. Radiometer was used for measure the light intensity.(omitted)

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.58-67
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• 2004

The objectives of this study was to evaluate current visible light curing units regarding microhardness and microleakage. Fourty samples of composite resin(Z-250, 3M) were cured by different light curing units (Flipo, LOKKI; Credi II, 3M; XL 3000, 3M: Optilux 500, Demetron) in acrylic blocks. Microhardness was measured using a calibrated Vickers indenter on both top and bottom surfaces after 24 hours of storage in air at room temperature. Class V cavities were prepared on buccal and lingual surfaces of fourty extracted human molars. Each margin was on enamel and dentin/cementum. Composite resin(Z-250, 3M) was filled in cavities and cured by four different light curing units (Flipo, LOKKl; Credi II, 3M; XL 3000, 3M: Optilux 500, Demetron). The results of this syudy were as follows: Microhardness 1. Flipo showed low microhardness compared to Optilux 500, Credi II significantly in upper surface. Flipo didn't show a significant difference compared to XL 3000. 2. The microhardness resulting from curing with Flipo was lower than that of others on lower surfaces. Microleakage 1. Dentin margin showed significantly high dye penetration rate than enamel margin in all groups(p<0.05). 2. No significant differences were found on both enamel and dentin margin regarding curing units.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.363-368
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• 2001

광중합형 복합레진은 일부 성분들이 강한 광학-전자기선에 노출됨으로써 경화된다. 최초의 제품들은 자외선을 이용하여 중합되었다. 초기의 이러한 제품들은 작업시간의 조절가능 기포 형성 감소, 색 안정성 향상으로 각광받았지만, 자외선의 위해 성과 얕은 중합깊이를 극복하지 못해 결국 가시광선 중합형으로 대체되었다. 가시광선 중합형 복합레진의 중합완성도는 단량체(monomer)에서 복합체(polymer)로의 변환율에 의해 결정된다. 결국 수복물의 성공여부는 조사된 가시광선의 중합능력과 밀접한 연관성을 갖는다. 이번 조사의 목적은 현재 임상(치과 병 의원)에서 사용되고 있는 광중합기의 광도를 여러 연구를 통하여 그 신뢰성이 입증된 digital radiometer를 이용해 평가하고, 3가지 기본부품의 결함을 검증해서 임상가들에게 유익한 정보를 주기 위함이다. 조사 결과, 조사 대상 광중합기 중 17.8%가 적절한 중합에 부적절한 상태에 있으며, 46.6%가 광 조사시간을 연장할 필요가 있는 것으로 드러나, 광조사기의 절반 이상이 수복물의 성공적인 중합을 위해서는, 중합시간의 연장을 필요로 하거나, 기계적 결함으로 점검을 필요로 하는 상태에 있었다. 이번 조사로, 현재 치과 병, 의원에서 사용중인 광조사기의 부품성능과 그 관리에 문제가 있음을 알 수 있다. 이러한 결과는, 최근에 이루어진 외국의 조사에서와 유사하였다. 광조사기를 이용한 수복치료의 성공과, 구입당시 수준의 적절한 품질(quality)을 유지하기 위해서는, 광조사기 관리와 부품 교체에 대한 임상가들의 이해가 필요할 것으로 보인다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.149-159
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• 1989

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of wavelength and intensity of light curing units on the curing of composite resin. The wavelength and intensity of nine units were evaluated with Optical Multichannel Analyzer and Radiometer. Two-part split stainless steel mold with a cylindrical hole-3.0mm in diameter, 6.0mm in hgieht-was prepared. After placing a Mylar strip between two parts, 100 specimens were made by inserting each of four composite resins into the mold and irradiating for 20 seconds with five light units alternatively. The curing depths were measured by scraping method and evaluated by two-way ANOVA. And Vicker's hardness measurements were made on the longitudinally sectioned surface at 0.5mm interval. The results were as follows: 1. Visilux 2 showed a narrow spectral band within the effective wavelength in initiating polymerization and the highest intensity. Translux showed the diffuse spectrum of wavelength and the lower light intensity. 2. Visilux 2 showed the highest curing effect in any composite resin and then followed by Optilux, Efos 35, Heliomat and Translux. (p < 0.01) 3. Durafill showed the deepest curing depth in any light unit and then followed by Bisfil M, Silux and Heliosit. (p < 0.01). 4. Maximum hardness values showed 0.1mm and 0.5mm under top surface and then gradually decreased with depth.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.364-371
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• 2016

Objective: With the introduction of third-generation light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in dental practice, it is necessary to compare their bracket-bonding effects, safety, and efficacy with those of the second-generation units. Methods: In this study, 80 extracted human premolars were randomly divided into eight groups of 10 samples each. Metal or polycrystalline ceramic brackets were bonded on the teeth using second- or third-generation LED light-curing units (LCUs), according to the manufacturers' instructions. The shear bond strengths were measured using the universal testing machine, and the adhesive remnant index (ARI) was scored by assessing the residual resin on the surfaces of debonded teeth using a scanning electron microscope. In addition, curing times were also measured. Results: The shear bond strengths in all experimental groups were higher than the acceptable clinical shear bond strengths, regardless of the curing unit used. In both LED LCU groups, all ceramic bracket groups showed significantly higher shear bond strengths than did the metal bracket groups except the plasma emulation group which showed no significant difference. When comparing units within the same bracket type, no differences in shear bond strength were observed between the second- and third-generation unit groups. Additionally, no significant differences were observed among the groups for the ARI. Conclusions: The bracket-bonding effects and ARIs of second- and third-generation LED LCUs showed few differences, and most were without statistical significance; however, the curing time was shorter for the second-generation unit.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.368-373
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• 2010

연구목적: 본 연구는 감염 조절용 차단막을 여러 겹으로 사용했을 때 광중합기의 광강도와 파장, light diffusion 등에 미치는 영향에 대해 조사하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 감염 조절용 차단막은 투명 랩 (크린랩)을 사용하였고 광중합기는 할로겐 광중합기 (Optilux 360)와 LED 광중합기 (Elipar FreeLight 2)를 사용하였다. 차단막을 1겹, 2겹, 4겹, 8겹으로 광중합기의 광섬유말단을 감싸고 휴대용 광강도 측정기 (Cure Rite)로 광중합기의 광강도를 측정하였다. 광중합기를 주문제작한 optical breadboard에 고정시킨 후 휴대용 spectroradiometer (CS-1000)를 이용하여 광중합기의 파장을 측정하였고, DSLR (Nikon D70s)을 이용하여 광중합기의 light diffusion을 사진 촬영하였다. 결과: 광강도 측정 결과는 차단막의 두께가 증가할수록 광강도가 유의하게 감소하였으나 할로겐 광중합기에서 1겹과 2겹 사이에는 유의차가 없었으며, 4겹 이상의 차단막을 투과할 때 광강도가 더 많이 감소하였다. 여러 겹의 차단막을 투과한 광중합기의 전체적인 파장 형태와 peak wavelength의 변화는 관찰되지 않았다. Light diffusion 사진 촬영 시, LED 광중합기에서는 차단막의 두께가 미치는 영향이 없었으나 할로겐 광중합기에서는 차단막을 4겹 사용했을 때부터 중합광이 조사되는 각도가 감소하기 시작하여 8겹 사용했을 때 통계적으로 유의하게 감소하는 것을 볼 수 있었다 (p < 0.05). 결론: 광중합형 복합레진을 광중합할 경우 감염 조절용 차단막이 찢어지는 경우를 대비하여 1겹으로 사용하기 보다는 2겹으로 사용하는 것이 환자간의 교차감염을 예방하는데 유리할 것으로 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.652-663
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• 1996

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tensile bond strength to tooth structure of composite resin and glass ionomer cement according to filling methods and light curing units. In this study, two class V cavities were prepared on the buccal surface of each tooth of 140 extracted human molars, and they were randomly assigned into 3 experimental groups with 40 teeth and control group with 20 teeth. And then, each experimental groups subdivided into 2 groups(A,B) according to light curing units. The cavities of each group were filled with the CLEARFIL FII self curing resin(Control Group), Z-100 light curing resin(Group 1), Vitremer$^{TM}$ light curing glass ionomer cement(Group 2) and Z-100 light curing resin over the Vitrebond$^{TM}$ liner(Group 3). And subdivided A Group used Argon Laser(SPECTRUM$^{TM}$, U.S.A.), B Group used XL 1,000 curing light (3M, U.S.A.). The specimens underwent temperature changed from $5^{\circ}C$ to $55^{\circ}C$ five hundred times. After thermocycling, specimens were stored in 100% relative humidity at $37^{\circ}C$ for 24 hours. And then, the tensile bond strength of specimens were calculated with Universal Testing Machine(AGS-100A, Japan). The results were as follows : 1. Among the experimental groups, the group 2-B showed the highest tensile bond strength ($18.89{\pm}7.80$) and the group 1-A showed the lowest tensile bond strength ($11.68{\pm}2.28$). There was significant difference between group 2-B and group 1-A(p<0.01). 2. Between the light curing units, the XL 1,000 unit showed higher tensile bond strength ($16.63{\pm}3.20$) than that of the Argon Laser unit ($13.73{\pm}2.30$). There was significant difference between XL 1,000 and Argon Laser(p<0.01). 3. About filling methods and materials, the group 2 showed the highest tensile bond strength ($17.56{\pm}1.89$) and the group 1 showed the lowest tensile bond strength($13.03{\pm}1.90$). There was significant difference between group 2 and group 1,3(p<0.01). In conclusion, the results showed that the glass-ionomer cement that cured by XL 1,000 light curing unit demonstrated significantly higher tensile bond strength than other curing unit and filling methods.