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A Complete Guide to The Available Dental Curing Lights in Saudi Arabia

A Complete Guide to The Available Dental Curing Lights in Saudi Arabia

12/24/2020 4:21:18 AM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 694
A Complete Guide to The Available Dental Curing Lights in Saudi Arabia
The dental curing light is an essential piece of equipment for dentists, ensuring they can perform their job properly. But finding the best curing lights to buy is a little tricky within the limited option of SFDA registered dental curing lights devices.


Types Of Curing Light Systems per Light Source?
Here are the three main kinds of dental light cure devices:

LED Curing Lights. The most common type of lights, LEDs emit various wavelengths and can cure a wide range of materials. They generate less heat than other dental curing lights, so a cooling fan isn’t necessary.

Halogen Curing Lights. These emit blue light wavelengths between 400-500 nm. They also give off a lot of heat, so they frequently have built-in cooling fans.

 
Plasma Curing Lights. Made for high speed, plasma curing lights can reach various parts of the mouth and cure different sizes' restorations.

Curing Light Features To Be Aware Of

Here are a few features to be aware of.

Wavelength. LED lights usually emit a fairly concise wavelength, whereas halogen lights give out a broader spectrum, making them compatible with a wider range of materials. However, your photoinitiator must be compatible with the lights.
   
Light Intensity. The more output power the light intensity has, the faster it can cure and at greater depths. Power is measured in mW/cm2, and the average LED option offers at least 1000 mW/cm2.

Light Probe. Simply wider probe diameter means more coverage of tooth surface and equal polymerization for the composite parts. Make sure that your light cure probe diameter more than 80mm.

Interchangeable Tips. A useful feature has a light that allows you to change the tip since different tips are best for different applications.

Programmed Modes. Another way to ensure the light is suitable for various applications is by choosing one with different curing modes. For instance, ramp modes increase output gradually, and low curing settings allow you to be gentle.

Construction. The easier it is for you to hold a light into your hand, the better you’ll be able to cure. One aspect to consider is rotating tips, giving you better access to different mouth quadrants. Another is the buttons' location — the light might have dual buttons, thumb activation, or a finger trigger.
Curing lights are not so complex, and choosing the right one for your needs may look not easy. However, with a little care and thought, there’s no reason why you can’t find the perfect product for your procedures and applications.

 
Those are the best dental curing lights in Saudi Arabia.
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
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