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British Journal of Orthodontics, Vol 16, 183-188, Copyright © 1989 by British Orthodontic Society

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An investigation of the polymerization of orthodontic adhesives by the transillumination of tooth tissue

L Cheng, JW Ferguson, P Jones and HJ Wilson
Medical School, University of Birmingham.

Prepared samples of light-activated composite were cured by transillumination of tooth tissue in healthy volunteers. Positioning of the samples and the direction of illumination was designed to simulate curing during direct bonding. The effectiveness of curing was investigated by determination of surface microhardness. The degree of polymerization of the specimens cured by transillumination was found to be reduced compared to the control samples cured by direct exposure to the light source.




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