Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 112, Issue 1, 67-70
Copyright © 1986 by American Dental Association
An evaluation of optical radiation emissions from dental visible photopolymerization devices
OL Ellingson,
RJ Landry,
and
RG Bostrom
Five devices were tested for the amount of optical radiation they emitted. Recommended values can be exceeded with a workload of 17 to 81 applications in any 167-minute period. Some procedures, such as close viewing distances, direct view applications, and treating the anterior teeth may increase the exposure to the user.