The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites

Alperen Değirmenci; Jihan Balousha; İkbal Esra Pehlivan

doi:10.7126/cumudj.1591050

EN

The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites

Abstract

Objectives The objective of this in vitro study was to assess the microhardness, surface roughness, and hardness ratios of three universal single-shade resin composites using a variety of light-curing units (LCUs) and modes. Materials and Methods A total of 150 resin composite specimens were prepared (In each subgroup, n=10), each measuring 5 mm in diameter and with a depth of 2 mm, from three universal single-shade resin composites: Charisma Diamond One/DO, Omnichroma/OC, and Vittra APS. Two modes of a Valo cordless LCU and two modes of a Woodpecker LCU were selected to cure the resins, and an Elipar S10 LCU was used as a control. Vickers hardness measurements were taken from the samples using the HMV-G, while surface roughness was measured using the Surfest SJ301 device. Data were analyzed using Shapiro–Wilk, two-way robust ANOVA, Bonferroni tests, and Spearman's rho correlation. Results The highest average microhardness was achieved on the top surfaces of the FGM resin composite using the Valo in high-power mode, with significant differences from other combinations. A statistically significant interaction was observed between resin composite types and LCUs on curing depth (p=0.001), with the deepest curing found in the Tokuyama resin composite using the Valo in high-power mode. The highest surface roughness occurred with the FGM composite using the Valo in standard mode. Additionally, a partial correlation was identified between microhardness and surface roughness across the study groups. Conclusions In this study's limitations, three single-shade resin composites showed favorable outcomes, with Kulzer having the highest microhardness, Tokuyama achieving the greatest curing depths, and FGM exhibiting the highest surface roughness. Valo's high-power mode, used for 4 seconds, yielded the highest hardness ratio but did not attain the highest microhardness value; this was achieved by the Elipar device. Nonetheless, Valo's high-power mode is beneficial for reducing chair time.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Alperen Değirmenci ^*
0000-0002-7494-4704
Türkiye

Jihan Balousha
0000-0002-3379-5482
Egypt

İkbal Esra Pehlivan
0000-0002-3266-7657
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 25, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 18, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 28 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1591050

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https://izlik.org/JA98EZ59JT

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APA

Değirmenci, A., Balousha, J., & Pehlivan, İ. E. (2025). The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 28(3), 302-309. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1591050

AMA

1.Değirmenci A, Balousha J, Pehlivan İE. The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2025;28(3):302-309. doi:10.7126/cumudj.1591050

Chicago

Değirmenci, Alperen, Jihan Balousha, and İkbal Esra Pehlivan. 2025. “The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 28 (3): 302-9. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1591050.

EndNote

Değirmenci A, Balousha J, Pehlivan İE (September 1, 2025) The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 28 3 302–309.

IEEE

[1]A. Değirmenci, J. Balousha, and İ. E. Pehlivan, “The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites”, Cumhuriyet Dent J, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 302–309, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.7126/cumudj.1591050.

ISNAD

Değirmenci, Alperen - Balousha, Jihan - Pehlivan, İkbal Esra. “The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 28/3 (September 1, 2025): 302-309. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1591050.

JAMA

1.Değirmenci A, Balousha J, Pehlivan İE. The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2025;28:302–309.

MLA

Değirmenci, Alperen, et al. “The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, vol. 28, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 302-9, doi:10.7126/cumudj.1591050.

Vancouver

1.Alperen Değirmenci, Jihan Balousha, İkbal Esra Pehlivan. The Effect of Light-Curing Devices and Modes on the Physical Properties of Three Universal Single-Shade Resin Composites. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2025 Sep. 1;28(3):302-9. doi:10.7126/cumudj.1591050