title: A PREP Panel, Practice-Based, Evaluation of the Handling of the Kerr Demi-Ultra Light Curing Unit.
abstract: This paper describes the handling evaluation (by a group of practice-based researchers, the PREP Panel) of a recently introduced Light Curing Unit (LCU), the Kerr Demi-Ultra, which possesses a number of novel features such as its ultracapacitor power source, and the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) which provide the light output being placed close to the tip of the light guide. CPD/CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Testing of new devices and materials with respect to their handling is of importance, given that an easy to handle device should produce better clinical results than one which is difficult to use.
authors.forename: F J Trevor
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: Russell J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Crisp
mesh_terms: D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research; D055117:Curing Lights, Dental / Q000592:standards*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013499:Surface Properties; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013696:Temperature; D064232:Visual Analog Scale