Introduction: This review aimed to describe dental radiometers and discuss their effectiveness compared to other light-testing devices.
Materials And Methods: The search for light-curing units (LCUs), radiometers, and other light-measuring tools available on the market was accomplished on data found on PubMed, Wikipedia, and Google.
Results: LCUs are prone to deterioration due to several reasons such as the light's limited life span, the worsening of the LCU's filters, light guide, and light tip end; consequently, decreased photopolymerization and insufficient resin conversion may occur. A regular light output assessment is highly recommended in dental daily practice as well as before any new LCU purchase to make sure the light features meet the factory specifications delivered by the manufacturer and they remained stable through time.
Discussion: Irradiance values reported by radiometers do not match accurately with those delivered by laboratory power meters. Therefore, dental practitioners as well as dental students are advised to control regularly every LCU by using the same handheld radiometer.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7055336 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_407_19 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
The Splice Index as a prognostic biomarker of strength and function in myotonic dystrophy type 1.
J Clin Invest
January 2025
Center for Inherited Myology Research, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, United States of America.
Background: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a multisystemic, CTG repeat expansion disorder characterized by a slow, progressive decline in skeletal muscle function. A biomarker correlating RNA mis-splicing, the core pathogenic disease mechanism, and muscle performance is crucial for assessing response to disease-modifying interventions. We evaluated the Myotonic Dystrophy Splice Index (SI), a composite RNA splicing biomarker incorporating 22 disease-specific events, as a potential biomarker of DM1 muscle weakness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRegarding "Quantitative analysis of Streptococcus mutans, Bifidobacterium, and Scardovia wiggsiae in occlusal biofilm and their association with Visible Occlusal Plaque Index (VOPI) and International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS)".
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent
January 2025
Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Influence of a handheld X-ray unit in the diagnosis of proximal caries lesions using different digital systems.
Oral Radiol
January 2025
Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Av. Limeira, 901, Areião, Piracicaba, SP, 13414-903, Brazil.
Objectives: To assess the influence of a handheld X-ray unit in the diagnosis of proximal caries lesions using different digital systems by comparing with a wall-mounted unit.
Methods: Radiographs of 40 human teeth were acquired using the Eagle X-ray handheld unit (Alliage, São Paulo, Brazil) set at 2.5 mA, 60 kVp and an exposure time of 0.
Association Between Oral Health Status and DMFT Index with Cognitive Dysfunction in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Exp Aging Res
January 2025
Dental Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Objective: Cognitive dysfunction is a significant issue in old age and can cause many problems in older adults, especially those with diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the association between oral health status and DMFT index with cognitive dysfunction in community-dwelling older adults with T2D (type 2 diabetes).
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included 245 older people aged 60 years and older with T2D, visiting healthcare centers in north of Iran, using the cluster sampling method.
Association Between SHBG Levels and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich)
January 2025
SR Sanjeevani Hospital, Siraha, Kalyanpur, Nepal.
Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) regulates sex hormone availability and is influenced by metabolic factors. Variations in SHBG levels during pregnancy may affect the development of hypertensive disorders such as gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE). This systematic review and meta-analysis explores the potential of SHBG as a biomarker for predicting GH and PE.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!