LED Curing Lights and Temperature Changes in Different Tooth Sites

Figure 4

Characteristic (°C) versus time curves caused by irradiation with VALO (Ultradent), tested at a light intensity of 1000 (for 20 s) (a) or 3200 (for 3 s) mW/cm² (b). A (3 mm from light source); D (mesial); E (pulp chamber) before box preparation.

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