An evaluation of optical radiation emissions from dental visible photopolymerization devices.
Five devices were tested for the amount of optical radiation they emitted. Recommended values can be exceeded with a workload of 17 to 81 applications in any 167-minute period. Some procedures, such as close viewing distances, direct view applications, and treating the anterior teeth may increase the exposure to the user.
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D003188:Composite Resins; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000592:standards*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005123:Eye / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005135:Eye Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011108:Polymers; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D013997:Time Factors; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
D003188:Composite Resins; D011108:Polymers; D012117:Resins, Synthetic