Dental curing light

Details Dental curing light Dental curing light

2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Lewis, Ralph A. (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Apparatus

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

Reexamination Certificate

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07094054

ABSTRACT:
A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. The system includes a light emitting semiconductor device, a primary heat sink and a secondary heat sink. 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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