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KMID : 0362320110360020108
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Journal of Korean Academy of Operative Dentistry
2011 Volume.36 No. 2 p.108 ~ p.113
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Effect of the difference in spectral outputs of the single and dual-peak LEDs on the microhardness and the color stability of resin composites
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Park Hye-Jung
Son Sung-Ae
Hur Bock
Kim Hyeon-Cheol
Kwon Yong-Hoon
Park Jeong-Kil
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Abstract
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Objectives: To determine the effect of the spectral output of single and dual-peak light emitting diode (LED) curing lights on the microhardness and color stability of commercial resin composites formulated with camphorquinone and alternative photoinitiators in combination.
Materials and Methods : Three light-polymerized resin composites (Z100 (3M ESPE), Tetric Ceram (Ivoclar Vivadent) and Aelite LS Posterior (Bisco)) with different photoinitiator systems were used. The resin composites were packed into a Teflon mold (8 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness) on a cover glass. After packing the composites, they were light cured with single-peak and dual-peak LEDs. The Knoop microhardness (KHN) and color difference () for 30 days were measured. The data was analyzed statistically using a student’s t-test (p < 0.05).
Results: All resin composites showed improved microhardness when a third-generation dual-peak LED light was used. The color stability was also higher for all resin composites with dual-peak LEDs. However, there was a significant difference only for Aelite LS Posterior.
Conclusions : The dual-peak LEDs have a beneficial effect on the microhardness and color stability of resin composites formulated with a combination of camphorquinone and alternative photoinitiators.
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KEYWORD
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Alternative photoinitiators, Camphorquinone, Color stability, Dual-peak light emitting diode (LED), Microhardness, Spectral outputs
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