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Photoinitiators, Dental  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Chemical compound used to initiate polymerization of dental resins by the use of DENTAL CURING LIGHTS. It absorbs UV light and undergoes decomposition into free radicals that initiate polymerization process of the resins in the mix. Each photoinitiator has optimum emission spectrum and intensity for proper curing of dental materials.

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Entry terms

  • Resin Photoinitiators, Dental

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SLV3V6VG-B

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