• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.623-631
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• 2007

본 연구는 LED와 플라즈마 광원의 복합레진의 중합시 완속기시 중합방식(soft-start curing)이 수축응력에 미치는 효과를 비교, 평가하고자 하였다. 할로겐 광원으로 40초간 조사하여 복합레진을 중합한 경우와 LED와 플라즈마 광원의 단일광도 중합방식과 완속기시 중합방식으로 할로겐 40초 동안의 광에너지와 총량이 동일하도록 조사시간을 설정하였고 수축응력은 스트레인 게이지(Strain gauge)를 사용하여 측정하였다. 발생되는 수축응력을 비교, 분석 및 평가한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 모든 군에서 중합 후 200초까지 수축응력이 급격하게 증가하였으나 이후 마지막 측정시간인 800초까지 완만한 증가를 보였다(P<0.05). 2. LED와 플라즈마 광원의 완속기시 중합방법이 단일광도 중합방법에 비해 수축응력이 낮게 나타났다(P<0.05). 3. 할로겐 광원과 LED와 플라즈마 광원의 완속기시 중합의 수축응력 비교에는 유의차가 없었다(P>0.05). 완속기시 중합 방식을 사용할 경우 단일광도 중합 방식보다 수축응력을 감소시킬 수 있어 임상적으로 고광도 광원인 LED와 플라즈마 광원의 경우 완속기시 중합 방식의 사용이 유리하다고 보여진다. 그러나 완속기시 중합시 불충분한 중합을 방지하기 위해서는 완속기시를 보완하는 추가적인 중합시간이 요구될 것으로 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.254-266
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• 1997

This study was to know the usefulness of argon laser for composite resin, to prove the polymerized effect of heat treatment of composite resin inlay and to get the curing method for optimal physical properties of composite resin inlay. In this study we used four light curing units and one heat curing unit: Visilux $II^{TM}$, a visible light gun: $SPECTRUM^{TM}$, an argon laser: Unilux AC$^{(R)}$ and Astorn XL$^{(R)}$, visible light curing unit: CRC-$100^{TM}$ for heat treatment. Compared to a control group, we divided the experemental groups into five as follows: Control group: Light curing(Visilux $II^{TM}$) Experimental group 1 : Light curing(Visilux $II^{TM}$) + Light curing(Unilux AC$^{(R)}$) Experimental group 2: Light curing(Visilux $II^{TM}$) + Light curing(Astron XL$^{(R)}$) + Heat treatment(CRC-$100^{TM}$) Experimental group 3 : Laser curing($SPECTRUM^{TM}$) Experimental group 4 : Laser curing($SPECTRUM^{TM}$) + Light curing(Unilux AC$^{(R)}$) Experimental group 5 : Laser curing($SPECTRUM^{TM}$) + Light curing(Astron XL$^{(R)}$) + Heat treatment (CRC-$100^{TM}$) According to the above classification, we made samples through the curing of Clearfil CR Inlay$^{(R)}$, which is a composite resin for inlay, in a separable cylindrical metal mold and polycarbonate plate. And then, we measured and compared the value of compressive strength, diametral tensile strength and the surface micro hardness of each sample. The results were as follows : 1. Among the experimental groups, group 5 showed the highest value of compressive strength, $157.50{\pm}10.24$ kgf and control group showed the lowest value of compressive strength, $103.93{\pm}21.93$ kgf. Control group showed significant difference with the experimental groups(p<0.001). Group 2 which was treated by the heat showed higher compressive strength than that of group 1 which was not, and there was significant difference between group 1 and group 2(p<0.001). Group 5 which was treated by heat showed higher compressive strength than group 4 which was not, and there was significant difference group 4 and group 5(p<0.001). 2. Among the experimental groups, group 5 showed the highest value of diametral tensile strength, $95.84{\pm}1.97$ kgf and control group showed the lowest value of diametral tensile strength, $81.80{\pm}2.17$ kgf. Control group which was cured by visible light showed higher diametral tensile strength than group 3 which was cured Argon Laser. Group 2 which was treated by heat showed higher compressive strength than that of group 1 which was not, and there was significant difference between group 1 and group 2(p<0.001). Group 5 which was treated by heat showed higher compressive strength than group 4 which was not, and there was a significant difference group 4 and group 5(p<0.001). 3. Among the experimental groups, group 5 showed the highest value of microhardness of top surface, $148.42{\pm}9.57$ kgf and control group showed the lowest value of microhardness, $111.43{\pm}7.63$ kgf. In the case of bottom surface, group 5 showed the highest value of $146.19{\pm}7.62$ kgf, and control group showed the lowest, $104.03{\pm}11.05$ kgf. Group 3 which was cured by Argon Laser showed higher diametral tensile strength than control group which was cured only with a visible light gun. Group 2 which was treated by heat showed higher compressive strength than that of group 1 which was not, and there was a significant difference between group 1 and group 2(p<0.001). Group 5 which was treated by heat showed higher compressive strength than group 4 which was not, and there was a significant difference group 4 and group 5(p<0.001). 4. According to the above results, we took a conclusion that argon laser can be used as a useful unit for curing the composite resin and heat treatment can improve the physical properties of the composite resin inlay.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.245-253
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• 2003

치과용 복합레진의 중합률은 레진 기질내의 이중결합의 전환도를 나타내는 것으로 이는 재료의 물리적 성질과 기계적 성질 및 생체 친화성에 영향을 미친다. 레진의 중합도가 증가하면 취성과 수축이 증가하고 중합도가 낮으면 기계적 물리적 성질이 감소한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 광중합형 복합레진을 사용하여 플라즈마 아크 중합기 2종, 할로겐 중합기 2종, LED 중합기 2종, pulse-delay curing의 서로 다른 중합방법의 경우를 FTIR 분석법으로 복합레진의 물리적 기계적 성질 및 생체친화성에 영향을 미치는 중합률을 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 광중합 복합레진의 중합률은 FTIR로 측정하였을 때 34.52-49.31%사이로 나타났으며 플라즈마 아크 중합의 경우 Flipo는 $39.96{\pm}1.22%$, CrediII는 $45.64{\pm}1.34%$로, 할로겐 중합시 XL3000은 $43.48{\pm}1.34%$, VIP의 mode 4 사용시는 $44.31{\pm}0.72%$, LED의 LUXOMAX는 $49.31{\pm}2.37%$, Elipar Freelight는 $44.51{\pm}0.62%$, pulse-delay curing시에는 $34.52{\pm}0.85%$로 나타났다. 2. 각 중합 방법별로 중합률은 LED 중합 방법을 이용한 LUXOMAX가 다른 실험군에 비하여 가장 높은 중합률을 나타냈으며 pulse-delay curing 방법이 가장 낮은 중합률을 보였다. 3. Flipo 중합기, LUXOMAX 중합기, pulse-delay curing 방법이 다른 중합기와 비교하여 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 4. 각 중합방법이 동일한 군 내의 중합기기별 차이에서는 할로겐에서는 광중합기 사이에 중합률의 차이를 보이지 않았으나 플라즈마 아크에서는 CrediII가, LED에서는 LUXOMAX가 중합률이 높았다(p<0.05).

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2000

This study was designed to evaluate the microhardness of restorative composite resin and dual-cured composite resin cement which were light cured through the 1.5mm thickness composite overlay. For restorative materials, Z100 and Tetric Ceram were used. For dual cured composite cements, Variolink II((VL II) of three consistency (low, high, ultra high) were used. To determine the optimal microhardness of Z100, Tetric Ceram and Variolink II, each material was packed into the 1mm thickness teflon mold without composite overlay and light cured for 60 seconds. Then the microhardnesses of each sample were measured, averaged and regarded as optimal hardness of each material. To evaluate the microhardness of restorative composite resin and dual-cured composite resin cement which were light cured through the 1.5mm thickness composite overlay, the composites were packed into 1mm thickness teflon mold, coverd with celluloid strip, and then precured composite overlay which was made of Targis(Ivoclar/Vivadent, Liechtenstein) was positioned. 2 types of visible light curing machine, the power density of one of which was 400$mW/cm^2$ and the other was 900$mW/cm^2$, and one type of argon laser were used to cure the restorative composite and dual cured cement. For each group, 10 sample were assigned. The light curing tip was positioned over the composite overlay and light cured for 1min., 2min. or 3min with visible light curing machine or 15sec, 30 sec, 45sec, and 60 sec with argon laser. The Vickers hardnesses of upper and lower surface of Z100, Tetric Ceram, and 3 types of VL II cement were measured. When the 900 $mW/cm^2$ curing light was used, 2min. was needed for optimal curing of Z100 and Tetric Ceram. Variolink II did not be cured optimally even though the curing time was extended to 3min. When 400$mW/cm^2$ curing light was used, 3min. was necessary for Z100, whereas 3min. was not enough for Tetric Ceram. Variolink II was not cured optimally even though the curing time was extended to 3min. When argon laser was used, Z100, Tetric Ceram and Variolink II were not cured optimally in 60 seconds.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2011년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.237-239
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• 2011

This study was performed to investigate the influence of curing temperature on the properties of light weight foamed concrete, manufactured on-site construction according to the various experimental factor such as temperature of material, curing temperature in air(5, 10, 20℃), curing time in air(5, 10, 15hour), and target density of hardened state(0.8, 1.2t/㎥). As a result, the influence of the curing temperature on various properties of foamed concrete is greater than curing time. When increasing temperature and time in air curing, progress of hydration is fast and compressive strength is increasing more and more. However, when considering the productivity, minimum curing time is required 15hours at 5℃, 10hours at 10℃, and 5hours at 20℃. If this condition is not required, there is some crack due to volume expansion on the surface of light weight foamed concrete.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.416-423
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• 2009

연구목적: 이번 연구의 목적은 PLV 수복물의 접착 시 사용되는 광중합형 레진 시멘트의 중합도를 Fronrier transform infrared spectroscope로 측정하여 도재의 두께, 광원 및 광조사 시간에 따른 중합도의 차이를 비교하기 위함이다. 연구재료 및 방법: 대조군으로는 1.0 mm의 투명한 slide glass를 사용하였고, 도재 시편은 IPS Empress Esthetic shade ETC1을 선택하여 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 mm의 두께로 제작하였다. 레진 시멘트는 광중합형 레진 시멘트인 Rely $X^{TM}$ Veneer Shade A3를 사용하였다. 광원으로는 Quartz Tungsten Halogen (QTH), Light Emitting Diode (LED), Plasma arc curing (PAC) 광중합기를 사용하였다. 레진 시멘트의 중합도는 FT-IR과 OMNIC 프로그램을 이용하여 측정하였다. 통계분석은 one-way ANOVA와 Tukey HSD를 이용하였다 ($\alpha$=0.05). 결과: 대조군에서 QTH와 LED로 광중합을 시행하였을 때 PAC로 광조사를 시행한 경우보다 중합도가 높았다. QTH와 LED로 광조사를 시행한 경우, 대조군과 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm의 도재 두께에서 유의차를 보이지 않았다. 반면, PAC로 광조사를 시행한 결과, 도재의 두께가 1.5 mm인 실험군의 중합도가 대조군과 0.5 mm에서 보다 통계적으로 유의하게 낮은 결과를 보인다 (P<.05). 두께가 1.0 mm의 도재와 LED 광중합기로 광조사하여 중합도를 비교한 결과, 20초간 광조사를 시행하였을 때와 비교하여 80초와 160초간 광조사를 시행한 경우 통계적으로 유의하게 중합도의 평균값이 높았다 (P<.05). 결론: 이번 연구의 한계 내에서, 도재의 두께가 0.5-1.5 mm 이내의 PLV 접착 시, PAC 중합기의 사용은 고려되지 않으며, QTH나 LED로 40초 이상 중합한다면 광중합형 레진 시멘트를 사용할 수 있다. 또한, 광중합형 레진 시멘트를 LED로 중합시킬 경우, 광조사 시간의 증가가 중합도의 증가와 비례하지 않으며, 일정시간 이상의 광조사가 중합도에 큰 영향을 끼치지 않는다.

• 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.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.127-133
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• 2001

There are several factors affecting the effectiveness of polymerization of the esthetic restorative materials. Among those factors, the initiator. camphoroquinone has the unique characteristic. of which the light sensitivity is very dependent on the wavelength of blue light. Camphoroquinone shows the most light absorption ability in the wavelength range of 470nm. So most of clinically used light curing systems adopt this phenomenon as their polymerization mechanism. The most popular way of light curing system is standard 40 second curing. But the problem of standard curing technique shows the rapid increase of resin viscosity followed by the acceleration of polymerization and the limited resin flow, resulted in reduction of the physicalproperty of restoration by retained stress. The object of this study was to verify the effects of narrow-banded wavelength on the microhardness of the esthetic restorative materials. a composite resin and a compomer, using filters which have peak wave length of 430nm, 450nm, 470nm, respectively. The results were as follows: 1. All the experimental groups showed lower hardness value than the control group. 2. In DyractAP, the hardness value by wavelength showed the same changing pattern on both upper and lower surfaces. 3. In DenFil, the hardness value by wavelength showed different changing pattern on upper and lower surfaces. 4. The hardness ratio showed similar pattern to the hardness variation of lower surface. but there was no significant difference between measurement in 10 minutes and 3 days later, besides the increase of hardness value.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.28-34
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• 2008

Objectives. The objectives of this study were: 1) to compare the effect of varying timing of light curing on shear bond strength, and; 2) to compare the shear bond strength of three self-adhesive cements. Materials and methods. A total of 72 extracted non-carious teeth were divided into 24 for Unicem tests, 24 for Maxcem tests, and 24 for Biscem tests; they were assigned 3 * 2 subgroups of 12 teeth each. The specimens were prepared as follows: 1) The calculus and periodontal ligament were removed from the teeth; 2) The teeth were stored in normal saline; 3) The occlusal enamel of each tooth was removed using high-speed coarse diamond burs under water cooling, and; 4) Finally, the teeth were flattened by 600-grit silicone carbide paper disks. Resin blocks were adhered using either Unicem, Maxcem, or Biscem. Light curing timing was divided into two groups: U10, M10, and B10 were exposed to light after 10 seconds, and; U150, M150, and B150 on the other side were exposed to light after 150 seconds. Shear bond strength was measured by a Universal testing machine with cross head speed of 1mm/min. T-test and One way ANOVA were used for the statistical analysis of data. Results. The shear bond strength of U150 was not significantly higher than that of U10 (U150: 20.55.7Mpa, U10: 18.73.80Mpa). On the other hand, the shear bond strength of M150 was significantly higher than that of M10. The shear bond strength of B150 was also significantly higher than that of B10 (M150:14.45.7Mpa, M10: 9.94.2Mpa, B150: 24.38.3Mpa, B10: 17.27.3Mpa). When the light curing timing was 10sec after bonding, the shear bond strength of Unicem was highest; the shear bond strength of Biscem was highest when the light curing timing was 150sec after bonding (U10: 18.73.80Mpa, B150: 24.38.3Mpa). Significance. Since Unicem is less sensitive based on light curing timing, dentists seem to use it without considering the light curing timing. Maxcem showed the lowest bonding strength (especially M10). Thus, when using Maxcem, dentists need to delay the light curing after adhesion.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.392-399
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• 2019

이 연구의 목적은 tricalcium silicate cement 중 하나인 TheraCal LC의 광중합 시간과 거리에 따른 중합도를 평가하는 것이었다. 금속주형을 이용해 시편을 제작하여 Vickers hardness number (VHN)를 측정하였으며, 중합시간과 조사시간에 따른 시편의 미세경도 값을 비교 분석하였다. 그 결과, 모든 군에서 상면의 VHN이 하면의 VHN보다 유의성 있게 컸다(p < 0.05). 하면의 VHN은 모든 중합거리에서 중합시간이 증가함에 따라 유의하게 증가하였고(p < 0.05), 중합시간이 일정하고 중합거리가 4.0 mm 이상이 되었을 때 유의하게 감소하였다(p < 0.05). 또한 시편을 20초간 중합한 경우 하면의 VHN은 2를 넘지 못했으며 이는 상면의 10%에 해당하였다. 이 연구 결과에 의하면, 모든 중합거리에서 TheraCal LC 시편의 하면까지 중합하기에 20초의 광중합 시간은 충분하지 않았으며, 중합도를 높이기 위해서 중합시간의 증가와 도포 두께의 감소를 고려해볼 필요가 있다.