Chemicals and Drugs

Dental Photoinitiators

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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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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  • Photoinitiators, Dental
  • Resin Photoinitiators, Dental
  • Dental Photoinitiator
  • Dental Resin Photoinitiator
  • Dental Resin Photoinitiators
  • Photoinitiator, Dental
  • Photoinitiator, Dental Resin
  • Photoinitiators, Dental Resin
  • Resin Photoinitiator, Dental

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity.

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2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Dental Bonding, Light-Cured (2009-2010)
  • Photosensitizing Agents (1994-2010)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Dental Photoinitiators. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058567. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058567
  2. Dental Photoinitiators. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50573448