what are the advantages of light curing systems?
extended working time -command set less finishing immediate finishing less waste higher filler levels less porosity
in which area does composite set most readily?
surface
what is depth of cure?
depth to which the composite polymerises sufficiently
what size increments result in under-polymerised base?
> 2mm
what layer thickness should hybrid composites be?
2mm or less
what layer thickness should bulk-fill composites be?
up to 6mm
what are the potential problems with light curing?
light/material mismatch -overexpose premature polymerisation from dental lights -avoid exposure optimistic depth of cure values recommended setting times too short polymerisation shrinkage
what are safety concerns with light curing?
exothermic reaction
-heat conducts to adjacent enamel/dentine