Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1975.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1998. / Advisor: Bill M. Culbertson, Oral Biology Program. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1952.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1975.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1998. / Advisor: Bill M. Culbertson, Oral Biology Program. Includes bibliographical references.

<p>Light-emitting diode (LED) curing lights were introduced to the dental market promising a higher curing efficiency than halogen-based lights. The earlier generation curing lights, however, proved not to be as effective as halogen lights. As a result 3M ESPE introduced a new high-powered LED curing light, the Elipar FreeLight 2, that delivers a greater irradiance. and threfore greater energy density than its precursor. Due to these changes, the light's manufacturer claims that the FreeLight 2 can cure resin composites at half of their recommended curing time. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cure when a FreeLight 2 was used to sure composite samples at 100% and at 50% of the recommended curing time.</p>

<p>&quot / Several factors play a role in stability of impressions made from elastomeric impression materials. These include / polymerization shrinkage, loss of by-products during condensation, thermal contraction from oral temperature to room temperature, imbibition when exposed to water, disinfectant or high humidity and incomplete recovery from deformation due to viscoelastic behavior. An ideal impression material should be dimensionally stable over time to allow for pour at the convenience of the operator. Several studies evaluated the dimensional accuracy of elastomeric impression materials based on various factors including effects of repeat pour, temperature, humidity, disinfectants, impression techniques, and filler loading amongst others. Most of the previous studies did not use the standardized method described by the ADA specification for elastomeric impression materials...&quot / </p>

<p>Light-emitting diode (LED) curing lights were introduced to the dental market promising a higher curing efficiency than halogen-based lights. The earlier generation curing lights, however, proved not to be as effective as halogen lights. As a result 3M ESPE introduced a new high-powered LED curing light, the Elipar FreeLight 2, that delivers a greater irradiance. and threfore greater energy density than its precursor. Due to these changes, the light's manufacturer claims that the FreeLight 2 can cure resin composites at half of their recommended curing time. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cure when a FreeLight 2 was used to sure composite samples at 100% and at 50% of the recommended curing time.</p>

<p>&quot / Several factors play a role in stability of impressions made from elastomeric impression materials. These include / polymerization shrinkage, loss of by-products during condensation, thermal contraction from oral temperature to room temperature, imbibition when exposed to water, disinfectant or high humidity and incomplete recovery from deformation due to viscoelastic behavior. An ideal impression material should be dimensionally stable over time to allow for pour at the convenience of the operator. Several studies evaluated the dimensional accuracy of elastomeric impression materials based on various factors including effects of repeat pour, temperature, humidity, disinfectants, impression techniques, and filler loading amongst others. Most of the previous studies did not use the standardized method described by the ADA specification for elastomeric impression materials...&quot / </p>

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1971. / Typescript (photocopy). eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 26-32).