UV dental curing light has gained momentum in the manufacturing sector in recent years and it is easy to see why. With a long list of benefits, UV light curing is recognised as the smart solution for original dental equipment manufacturers.

One of the greatest draws of UV Curing technology is its rapid cure speed. This benefit is particularly important because of the positive ripple effect it has on production. Manufacturers will see a reduction in labour costs meaning less assembly stations are required. Furthermore, shorter cycle times and reduced work in progress will result in improved lead times for customers.

Another significant perk of UV curing technology is its simplicity. No racking or ovens are required and UV curing dispensing equipment tends to be less expensive than required for the heat curing process. In addition, since UV curing materials are single component, there is no need for mixing and issues with pot life are avoided, leading to less waste.

A reliable and successful treatment result is the most important issue in the dental everyday practice. This also includes that dental materials have to be completely polymerized. In order to guarantee this, the light intensity of the curing device has to be correct.

Conventional radiometers often allow a limited check of the light intensity of the curing device only. The reason for this are diverse technical limitations, such as the strictly defined diameter of the light measuring cell. As a rule, only approximate values are measured for each type of device (halogen, plasma, LED etc.). Owing to this fact, conventional radiometers can only be used for a relative light measurement or for checking the consistency of the light intensity.

Dental curing light is regarded as the NO.1 source of error when processing light-curing dental materials. Therefore, you should exercise extreme care in order to save time and not to jeopardize the success of the treatment. Here you will find essential tips on how to achieve optimum polymerization results:

    Check the light intensity of your curing light regularly and document the result.
    Check and clean the curing light before use.
    Observe the light curing times and material thickness information from the composite manufacturer.
    Use a light guide which gives a uniform distribution of the light output across the light tip.
    Position the light tip as closely as possible to the composite and secure it so that the curing light device does not slip.

 UV light curing technology is that it is environmentally friendly since it provides a safe alternative to the use of harmful chemicals. Manufacturers also benefit from reduced regulatory and disposal costs and production workers need not worry about any potential risks to their health.