A Quick Check of Curing Ability

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It is a good idea for clinicians to verify that their light actually cures the resins they work with, especially if the light is a new type or uses new modes.

This check can be as simple as curing a glob of resin on the countertop and verifying that it polymerizes.

Reusable test disks are available from several companies, or the hardware store, that can serve as a mold for testing the cure of resins.

Kerr Disposable Hardness Disk (Included with Optilux 501 light)
DenMat curing rings (Included with Virtuoso light)
Local Hardware store washers

The goal is to cure the resin long enough to get a good cure, but without excessive overcure which can lead to heat damage.

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