Table 1 Photoactivation protocols
Protocol | Group 1 (N = 25) | Group 2 (N = 25) |
|---|---|---|
Filtek Z350 | Filtek Silorane | |
I, Continuous high intensity | 650 mW/cm2 for 40 s (n = 5) | 650 mW/cm2 for 40 s (n = 5) |
II, Continuous medium intensity | 325 mW/cm2 for 80 s (n = 5) | 325 mW/cm2 for 80 s (n = 5) |
III, Continuous low intensity | 100 mW/cm2 for 260 s (n = 5) | 100 mW/cm2 for 260 s (n = 5) |
IV, Pulse delay with 1-min interval | 100 mW/cm2 for 5 s + 1 min interval +650 mW/cm2 for 39.5 s (n = 5) | 100 mW/cm2 for 5 s + 1 min interval +650 mW/cm2 for 39.5 s (n = 5) |
V, Pulse delay with 3-min interval | 100 mW/cm2 for 5 s + 3 min interval +650 mW/cm2 for 39.5 s (n = 5) | 100 mW/cm2 for 5 s + 3 min interval +650 mW/cm2 for 39.5 s (n = 5) |