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Photoinitiators, Dental

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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.     
See Also Curing Lights, Dental; Light-Curing of Dental Adhesives 		Other names Resin Photoinitiator, Dental; Photoinitiators, Dental Resin; Photoinitiator, Dental Resin; Photoinitiator, Dental; Dental Resin Photoinitiators; Dental Resin Photoinitiator; Dental Photoinitiators; Dental Photoinitiator; Resin Photoinitiators, Dental

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