Effects of fast halogen and plasma arc curing lights on the surface hardness of orthodontic adhesives for lingual retainers.
Effects of fast halogen and plasma arc curing lights on the surface hardness of orthodontic adhesives for lingual retainers.
S. Uşümez,T. Büyükyilmaz,A. Karaman
2003 · DOI: 10.1016/S0889-5406(03)00201-4
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics · 33 Citations
TLDR
Plasma arc or fast halogen units polymerize resin composite adhesive in much shorter times than do conventional curing units, without a significant loss in surface hardness, therefore these units are suggested for clinical use to save chairside time.