In the dental field, a curing light can use ultraviolet or visible light, depending on what it is designed for. Both dentist and patient need to wear
curing light protective glasses to limit damage to the retina for even the 20 seconds to a minute that the light is in use during rapid curing, and the light needs to be well maintained so that it will work properly and effectively. It's also important to use the right curing light for the right resin product; many lights are designed to handle a range of resins safety.
Using a
dental curing light normally gets a patient out of the dental chair quicker thus limiting the experience of irritation and pain to an appreciable level. However, with the array of curing lights in the market today, it can get quite confusing for a dentist who wants to acquire a curing lamp for the first time. Here is a review of some of the curing lights available in the market.
The fast standard halogen curing lamp has been widely accepted among dentists. Even if the curing light is more expensive than the standard halogen dental curing light, the reduction in curing time when using this device compensates for the extra cost over a period of time.
The standard halogen curing light is a well-proven device which cures the restorative resins in a reasonable period of time. Even with the movement towards LED curing lights the standard halogen curing lights are still commonly used by many practitioners. The standard halogen dental curing light is easy to use. In addition, this is a light which is cheap to buy and to maintain and thus a typical practice can afford several of these lamps without incurring a major financial sacrifice.
Most dentists are purchasing the LED dental curing light because the device is portable, the price is moderate, and not forgetting the long use of its diodes. Additionally, the LED curing lamp is cordless and easier to use. What's more, unlike other curing lights the LED curing light does not generate as much heat. All these desirable characteristics have influenced many dentists to make the big switch and the demand continues to soar steadily.
Manufacturers of dental curing lights make models which are designed to be sterilized between patients, with controls which allow the dentist to adjust focus and intensity. Replacement bulbs, special filters, and other fixtures are usually available through dental supply catalogs. When purchasing a curing light, it is advisable to go through reviews in trade publications and to talk to practicing dentists to get product recommendations and performance ratings.
