Parameters Influencing Increase in Pulp Chamber Temperature with Light-curing Devices: Curing Lights and Pulpal Flow Rates

Abstract

Because the increase in temperature is directly related to the light intensity and exposure time, curing devices with high power density (> 1200 mW/cm2) should only be activated for a short period of time (< 15 seconds) even in teeth without cavity preparation. The flow rate had only a negligible effect on the temperature increase.