Abstract:
:Recently, manufacturers introduced presterilized, single-use, plastic light-curing tips to be used either routinely or on patients with known or questionable communicable health concerns. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of these single-use tips on light transmission compared to conventional fiber-optic bundles in a variety of commercial light-curing units. Also, the effects of surface contact with the plastic tips (human tissues, reflective or opaque media, and barrier films) were evaluated. Where applicable, single-use tips from two sources (Caulk/Dentsply and Demetron) were placed in commercial curing units (Optilux 150 and 500, MAX 100, Spectrum Curing Light, and 3M XL-3000), and the intensity was compared to that of the conventional glass curing tip used with that specific curing unit. Intensity readings were also made for 6 continuous minutes using plastic tips in a high-intensity curing unit to simulate veneer bonding. If the sides of the plastic tip came in contact with the operator's fingers or the patient's tongue and/or cheek during a clinical procedure, a lowering of transmitted light intensity resulted. The glow emitted from the sides of the tip when in use may be annoying to the operator. To prevent this glare, the operator may be tempted to treat the sides of the tip by painting, applying a thin polymer barrier, abrasion, or wrapping in an opaque reflective material (aluminum foil). A significant decrease in light intensity can result if plastic curing tips contact oral tissues or bare hands. Application of thin polymer barriers was found to significantly reduce light transmission value. Also, surface modification (coating with paint or surface scratches) was found to greatly reduce light intensity levels, while wrapping the tip in aluminum foil produced a very small increase. Results indicated that transmitted light intensity with use of plastic tips was dependent upon both the brand of plastic tip tested and the different photocuring units. Either a slight increase or a slight decrease in intensity was noted. Plastic tips did not degrade in transmitted intensity when exposed to the heat produced during a simulated veneering scenario. In summary, use of plastic, single-use light-curing tips can provide adequate intensity for photoactivated restorative techniques; however, the clinician must be aware of specific, clinically relevant limitations with their use. Clinicians must also note that these tips are not designed for re-use.
journal_name
Oper Dentjournal_title
Operative dentistryauthors
Rueggeberg FA,Caughman WFsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1998-07-01 00:00:00pages
179-84issue
4eissn
0361-7734issn
1559-2863journal_volume
23pub_type
杂志文章abstract::The development of adhesive agents for bonding composite to dentin has rapidly evolved in recent years. It is postulated that dentin bond strengths in the range of 17 MPa are sufficient to resist the polymerization shrinkage of composite resins. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strengths of the...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1995-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::One hundred cervical caries-free, nonundercut lesions were restored in 13 patients of mean age 60.5 years, using Silux Plus or Estio LC resin composite bonded with Fuji Bond LC. Patients were recalled at 6 months and 1 year. A 1-year cumulative retention rate of 98% was recorded, while marginal staining was absent. ...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1998-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study investigated the influence of curing lights and modes on the cross-link density of dental composites. Four LED/halogen curing lights (LED-Elipar Freelight [FL], 3M-ESPE and GC e-light [EL], GC; high intensity halogen-Elipar Trilight [TL], 3M-ESPE; very high intensity halogen-Astralis 10 [AS], Ivoclar Vivade...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2004-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::This case report illustrates how to restore severely compromised teeth with direct composite restorations. The size of the restorations presented is often considered by dentists as being a contraindication for direct composites. Hence, the technique is explained step by step, addressing the crucial points. ...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/15-001-T
更新日期:2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study evaluated the degree of conversion (%DC) of luting agents around ceramic inlays placed in deep natural cavities. Thirty-six cylindrical Class I cavities (diameter = 4 mm, depth = 4 mm) were prepared in freshly extracted human teeth and randomly divided according to the luting materials used for luting CAD/C...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.2341/10-012-L
更新日期:2010-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study compared microleakage of composite bonded to etched flattened enamel in seven groups of five extracted maxillary molars. The facial enamel of the molars was ground flat and etched for 20 seconds with 37% phosphoric acid gel. In one group, etching gel was not rinsed but dried only. In four groups, gel was ri...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1993-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::For many years, operative dentistry has been using regenerative approaches to treat dental disease. The use of calcium hydroxide to stimulate reparative or reactionary dentin is clearly an example of such a therapeutic strategy. The advent of tissue engineering is allowing dentistry to move forward in the use of regen...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.2341/06-000
更新日期:2006-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study evaluated the regional tensile bond strength of a dual-cure resin composite core material to root canal dentin using photo and dual-cure adhesives and different modes of polymerization. Nineteen extracted premolars were decoronated and their root canals prepared to a depth of 8 mm and a width of 1.4 mm usin...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2003-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::This in vitro study assessed the effect of a step-cure light curing method on resin/dentin bond strength on the buccal wall of Class I cavities in human teeth. Occlusal enamel was removed to expose a flat dentin surface. Twenty four box-shaped cavities (C-factor = 4.5) were prepared in dentin. Prime&Bond 2.1 was appli...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/05-37
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::In some patients with labial white stains involving the enamel and dentin, bleaching associated with a restorative procedure using composites may be an appropriate treatment alternative. Although bleaching makes the teeth and the stain whiter, the staining is less evident and easier to restore. Restorative procedures ...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/12-284-T
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/18-161-L
更新日期:2019-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The available and proposed methods for determining the in vivo occlusal wear values of classes 1 and 2 restorations made of resinfilled composite materials are critically reviewed. A methodology to be used to address the fundamental question of the link between the wear of the in vivo restorations and the relevant mec...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1991-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Coronal fractures of posterior teeth are not rare in clinical practice. Most of the time they constitute a restorational problem for the clinician, since they usually end below the free gingival crest. Two hundred coronal fractures of posterior teeth were examined in this study, with respect to several factors. Some o...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1989-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::This in vitro study investigated the effects of a thin layer of flowable composite or compomer on microleakage occurring in Class II packable and nanofilled composite restorations that extend apical to the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ). The current study also investigated any differences in microleakage that occur bet...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.2341/08-91
更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::The antibacterial properties of self-etching adhesive systems constitute an important issue in operative dentistry, since viable bacteria can still be present after cavity preparation. The current study evaluated the antibacterial activity of five one-step self-etching adhesives (SEAs) and four self-etching primers (S...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/09-297-L
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The effect of interdental separation of a special separation ring and wooden wedge was investigated. In a split-mouth design, 27 patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups (W or S). In 11 patients, an interdental wooden wedge (Hawe-Neos) was placed (group W), and in 16 patients, a separation ring (Composi-Ti...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.2341/06-73
更新日期:2007-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study investigated the effects of an at-home bleaching gel containing 15% carbamide peroxide on the susceptibility of tooth-colored restorative materials to different staining solutions. The tooth-colored restoratives used in this study were a nano resin composite (Filtek Z350), a packable resin composite (Filtek...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.2341/08-42
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study compared the post-gel contraction of two "low-shrinkage" composites (InTen-S [IS], Ivoclar-Vivadent; Aelite LS [AL], BISCO Inc) and an ormocer (Admira [AM], Voco) to two conventional mini-filled composites (Renew [RN], BISCO; Z100 [ZO], 3M ESPE). A strain-monitoring device and test configuration were used t...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2004-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of grinding with diamond burs and low-temperature aging on the material surface characteristics and bacteria adhesion on a yttrium-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline (Y-TZP) surface. Y-TZP specimens were made from presintered blocks, sintered as recommended ...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/16-108-L
更新日期:2017-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the importance of enamel at the cervical margin for support and retention of a class II composite restoration in relation to fracture strength, fracture mode, and leakage. METHODS:Sixty-five newly extracted teeth were randomly divided into five groups. Within each group, standardized cla...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.2341/10-126-L
更新日期:2011-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The present study aimed to investigate a novel adhesive system containing 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) for its ability to improve the stability of the adhesive interface compared with the use of 2% CHX as a therapeutic primer. Furthermore, the study aimed to confirm the inhibitory properties of these CH...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.2341/12-239-L
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The role of silanes in the bonding of resin luting agents to glass-fiber posts (GFPs) is a controversial topic, and the question still remains whether post silanization is able to improve the retention of GFPs luted into root canals. Thus, this study was designed to determine whether evidence exists to justify silaniz...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.2341/14-330-O
更新日期:2015-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This clinical study aimed to assess the efficacies of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] in the treatment of deep carious lesions by the direct complete caries removal technique. METHODS AND MATERIALS:A total of 100 permanent molar/premolar teeth were capped with either Ca(OH)2 ...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.2341/16-110-C
更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::The replacement of a restoration is one of the most common procedures in dentistry. However, the criteria for such intervention, excluding catastrophic failure and persistent discomfort and pain, continue to be the subject of considerable debate. The decision-making process remains subjective on the part of the treati...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/15-058-O
更新日期:2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study evaluated the effect of different chairside polishing systems on the surface roughness and topography of monolithic zirconia. Thirty-five monolithic zirconia specimens (Lava PLUS, 3M ESPE) were fabricated and divided into five groups of seven and polished with the following: Group 1 (WZ)-Dura white stone fo...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/15-064-L
更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::This in vitro study measured cusp deflection associated with MOD resin composite restorations in maxillary premolars with different curing light modes. Soft-start polymerization may reduce cusp deflection by reducing polymerization shrinkage stress. Forty maxillary premolars were mounted in stone and slot MOD cavities...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:
更新日期:2005-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of thermal cycling on the flexural properties and simulated wear of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) resin composites. METHODS:The six CAD/CAM resin composites used in this study were 1) Lava Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative (LU)...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/16-046-L
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article outlines an atraumatic isolation approach and a conservative instrumentation sequence, followed by use of a highly viscous, rapid-setting, capsulated glass ionomer cement to manage a difficult deep proximal-cervical Class V lesion. ...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2004-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::One hundred non-carious, non-undercut cervical lesions were restored with Silux Plus or Estio LC and bonded with Fuji Bond LC. The restorations were evaluated yearly for retention and marginal discoloration. After five years, the overall retention rate was 96%. Of the 41 restorations examined at five years, five had c...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2002-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study evaluated the five-year clinical performance of ceramic inlays and onlays made with two systems: sintered Duceram (Dentsply-Degussa) and pressable IPS Empress (Ivoclar Vivadent). Eighty-six restorations were placed by a single operator in 35 patients with a median age of 33 years. The restorations were ceme...
journal_title:Operative dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.2341/12-039-C
更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00