The fast curing lights have shorter curing times, but the rapid rate of shrinkage has a detrimental effect on the composite and may create white lines. |
354 total votes |
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44% |
I agree |
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56% |
I disagree |
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Are you concerned about the compatibility of a high intensity curing light with your current restorative materials? |
216 total votes |
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55% |
Yes |
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45% |
No |
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The primary reason I purchased my last curing light was: |
210 total votes |
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74% |
High intensity (shorter curing time for the composite) |
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16% |
Price |
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5% |
Cordless |
|
6% |
Ability to use light for in-office bleaching |
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The secondary reason I purchased my last curing light was: |
189 total votes |
|
35% |
High intensity (shorter curing time for the composite) |
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39% |
Price |
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3% |
Cordless |
|
23% |
Ability to use light for in-office bleaching |
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The following statement best describes my current attitudes toward curing light: |
215 total votes |
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27% |
I currently use a traditional halogen light |
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53% |
I use a high intensity curing light and would not go back to a traditonal light |
|
2% |
I use a LED curing light |
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18% |
I will change lights when the new technologies mature |
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I plan on buying a new curing light: |
215 total votes |
|
6% |
Immediately |
|
14% |
In the next 6 months |
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14% |
In the next 1 one year |
|
9% |
In the next 2 years |
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57% |
At this time I have no plans to purchase a new light |
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