Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the influence of the soft-start curing protocol in the degree of conversion of a nanohybrid composite.

METHODS: Ten specimens were prepared from the polymerization of the composite resin Llis using two protocols: conventional (1000 mW/cm² for 20 seconds) or gradual (250 mW/cm² for 20 seconds + 1000 mW/cm² for 15 seconds). Then, analyzes were performed using a spectrophotometer and data were subjected to Two-way ANOVA and Holm-Sidak test. The significance level was 5%.

RESULTS: There was no statistical difference between the average resin conversion degree of composite values in the base area and top for both curing protocols (p > 0.05).

CONCLUSION: Therefore, the use of soft-start curing protocol did not interfere in the degree of conversion of a nanohybrid composite.

Details

Title
Influence of soft-start curing protocol in the degree of conversion of a nanohybrid resin composite
Author
Heloisa Amorim Periotto; Ana Daielly da Silva; Isabella Saraiva Leão de Resende; Hellen Martins Jucá; Sérgio Lima Santiago; Jiovanne Rabelo Neri
Pages
49-52
Section
Original Article
Publication year
2018
Publication date
2018
Publisher
EDIPUCRS
ISSN
01029460
e-ISSN
19806523
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English; Portuguese
ProQuest document ID
2217636210
Copyright
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