STATE OF THE LIGHT INTENSITY OF THE PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION LAMPS OF DENTAL CLINICS OF HEALTH CENTERS IN THE CITY OF CUENCA
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https://doi.org/10.53612/recisatec.v3i6.296Keywords:
Photopolymerization, Luminous intensity, RadiometerAbstract
The effectiveness of a restorative treatment using resinous compounds can be affected by the light intensity that the curing light is capable of emitting. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of light intensity of photopolymerization lamps in dental clinics of health centers in the City of Cuenca, Ecuador. The light intensity of 38 light-curing lamps corresponding to 23 health centers was evaluated and classified into low power (<300mw/cm2), regular power (300 - 800 mw/cm2) and high power (>800 mw/cm2). The intensity of the light power was evaluated with the CK12024 radiometer by three observers prior to the authorization of the professionals in charge for the analysis of their light-curing devices. It was found that, of the 38 light-curing lamps evaluated, 5.26% (n=8) had low power, 21.05% (n=8) had regular power, and 73.68% (28) had high power. According to the data obtained, we conclude that the majority of curing lamps in health centers in the City of Cuenca have optimal performance, in addition to emphasizing the periodic evaluation of curing lamps to control optimal performance.
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