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Volume 3 Issue 6
S
upporting
Y
our
P
ractice
Tips for Success in
Light Curing*
Check
light is set
to correct mode
and time according
tomanufacturer’s
instructions
P
1-5 mm
P
Shade
Seconds
A1
10
A2
15
A3
20
B1
10
B4
30
? ?
Cover
restoration with tip
Position
tip near restoration
if ≥ 5mmdistance,
increase exposure time
Clean
and
disinfect unit
Check
output
regularly
!
Keep tip close to
restoration
Light cure restoration
for
Recommended Time
X
Inspect
tip,
Clean
if necessary,
Apply barrier
P
P
Wear Eye
Protection,
Stabilize
tip,
Watch
position
of curing
light
➊
➋
❹
❻
X
Verify access to restoration
Position
light tominimize
thermal damage to
soft tissue,
air cool
P
❸
❺
❼
* Resource based on Halifax 2014 Symposium on Light Curing, courtesy of Dr. Richard Price, professor and head of fixed prosthodontics, department of dental clinical sciences, faculty of dentistry,
Dalhousie University.
Email:
rbprice@dal.ca