Curing light

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Lewis, Ralph A. (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the...

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07077648

ABSTRACT:
A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them.

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