| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3138949 | The Journal of the American Dental Association | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The authors advocate a curing duration of longer than 20 seconds to ensure thorough polymerization at the interface between the sealant and tooth. Insufficient curing could contribute to failure of the sealants, especially the opaque sealants, under clinical conditions that restrict the light tip position.
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Authors
Christopher DMD, MS, Daranee DDS, MS, PhD, Ronald L. DDS, MS, MBA, Antheunis PhD, James S. PhD, Robert J. DDS, PhD,