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Aim: To measure the polymerization of light-cured (Variolink Veneer, VLV) and dual-cured (Variolink II, VLII) resin luting cements after light activation through different lengths of fibre post ex vivo. Methodology: Degree of conversion after prolonged direct light activation (PLA) [12 min after LED light activation for 3 min] was determined using ATR-FTIR. Models were then produced to allow samples of VLV and VLII (n = 5 each group) to be light-activated through 3, 6 and 9 mm lengths of fibre post (Fiber Lux). Degree of conversion was assessed by ATR-FTIR and expressed as a percentage of the degree of conversion achieved after PLA. Data were analysed using ANOVA and Tukey’s test (P < 0.05). Results: Mean [SD] degree of conversion for VLV and VLII after PLA was 57.97% [1.51] and 54.71% [3.77], respectively. Light activation of VLV through a 3 mm post produced 81.62% of the PLA value, compared with 71.03% for the 6 mm and 46.04% for the 9 mm post. Conversion after activation through 9 mm posts was significantly less than through 3 and 6 mm posts (P < 0.05). For VLII, activation through a 3 mm post produced 66.51% of the PLA value, compared with 54.38% for the 6 mm and 41.56% for the 9 mm post. A significant decrease in degree of conversion was noted for VLII as post length increased (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The degree of conversion for VLV reduced after light activation through 9 mm posts when compared to 3 mm and 6 mm posts, whilst the degree of conversion for VLII decreased with every increase in post length.
Author(s): Khabeer A, Whitworth JM, Rolland SL
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: International Endodontic Journal
Year: 2015
Volume: 48
Issue: 3
Pages: 261-267
Print publication date: 01/03/2015
Online publication date: 28/06/2014
Acceptance date: 26/04/2014
Date deposited: 24/11/2014
ISSN (print): 0143-2885
ISSN (electronic): 1365-2591
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/iej.12309
DOI: 10.1111/iej.12309
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