5 Questions
The argon laser produces high intensity visible red light.
False
Camphoroquinone is not used as the photoinitiator in light-cured dental restorative materials.
False
The temperature increase at the level of the dental pulp is higher with argon laser curing than when conventional quartz tungsten halogen lamp units are used.
False
Argon laser radiation is able to alter the surface chemistry of only enamel.
False
The use of argon laser results in longer curing time and reduced depth of cure.
False
Study Notes
Argon Laser in Dentistry
- Argon laser produces high intensity visible blue light with a wavelength of 488nm.
- This light is capable of initiating photopolymerization of light-cured dental restorative materials.
- Camphoroquinone is used as the photoinitiator in these materials.
- Argon laser curing results in a lower temperature increase at the level of the dental pulp compared to conventional quartz tungsten halogen lamp units.
- Argon laser radiation can alter the surface chemistry of both enamel and root surface dentine.
- This alteration reduces the probability of recurrent caries.
- The use of argon laser provides two clinical benefits: reduced curing time and improved depth of cure.
Learn about the properties of argon laser in dental restoration, including its ability to initiate photopolymerization and its effects on dental pulp temperature and surface chemistry. Discover the advantages of argon laser curing over conventional quartz tungsten halogen lamp units. Test your knowledge of dental materials and laser technology.
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