Curing light burns

Spranley, T.J.; Winkler, M.; Dagate, J.; Oncale, D.; Strother, E.; Spranley, T.J; Winkler, M; Dagate, J; Oncale, D; Strother, E

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Curing light burns

Spranley, T.J.; Winkler, M.; Dagate, J.; Oncale, D.; Strother, E.

General Dentistry 60(4): E210-E214

2012

ISSN/ISBN: 0363-6771

PMID: 22782053

Document Number: 11874

This study sought to reveal the potential heat generated by a light-emitting diode (LED) curing light, which has generally been considered to be relatively cool. It is likely that similarly designed curing lights will produce a similar level of heat and have the potential to cause damage to soft tissue.