Color: Assorted
š§ How It Works
The lamp emits a blue LED light, usually in the 430ā490 nm wavelength range, which activates photoinitiators in dental materials, causing them to harden within seconds.
ā Basic Features
- Wireless/Cordless: Battery-powered and rechargeable, easy to move around.
- LED Light Source: Long-lasting, energy-efficient, and emits very little heat.
- Single Button Operation: Simple on/off or timer-based curing.
- Basic Timer Options: Commonly 10, 20, or 30 seconds.
𦷠Example Uses in Dentistry
- Curing a white (composite) filling after it's placed in a cavity.
- Hardening a dental bonding material during crown or veneer placement.
- Sealing pits and fissures to prevent cavities.
š Typical Use Process
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- Dentist applies composite material to the tooth.
- Positions the curing light close to the material.
- Presses the button to activate the light for a few seconds.
- Material hardens immediately and is ready for further shaping or polishing.