Knowledge of Pakistani Dentist Towards Light Curing Units- A Cross Sectional Analysis

Abstract

Questionnaire focused on the demographic details along with queries related to usage of light cure devices, type of light cure unit used, curing time used for composites and adhesive, light intensity used for sufficient polymerization. Statistical analysis of the study was done using Chi square and Fishers Exact and descriptive analysis done by analyzingfrequency and percentage. RESULT: Over-all 156 dentists participated in this study, which includes 34% (n= 53) males and 66% (n= 103) females participated. Light-emitting diode (LED) was commonly preferred by 66% of the respondents aged 21-29 years, followed by Quartz-Tungsten-Halogen (QTH). 34% of the dentists of age group 30-39 years had knowledge concerning options for irradiation accessible by Light Curing Units (LCU). Conventional mode was most preferred by 60% of 21-29 aged respondents. Majorityof dentists