Usage and Preferences of Dental Light Curing Units Among Orthodontic Practitioners: A Questionnaire Study

Dr. Benazeer Hussain , Dr. Harshal Munot , Dr. Chinmayee Chaulwar , Dr. Piyush Khandelwal , Dr. Javed Sodawala

Dental Light Curing Units (DLCUs); Orthodontic Practice; Clinical Training; Safety Protocols; Device Maintenance; Practitioner Preferences

INTRODUCTION: This study aims to evaluate the usage patterns, selection preferences, training modalities, and safety practices associated with Dental Light Curing Units (DLCUs) among orthodontic practitioners, with the broader goal of informing evidence-based improvements in clinical protocols. MATERIALS AND METHOD: cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was administered to orthodontists affiliated with Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute. The instrument comprised 25 validated items addressing DLCU type, operational technique, training background, maintenance routines, and safety measures. Inclusion criteria required a minimum of one year of clinical experience and active engagement in orthodontic practice. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed using SPSS v23.0. RESULTS: Of the 200 practitioners invited, 104 responded. Single-wave LED curing units were predominantly utilized (58.7%), with ergonomic design and portability cited as primary determinants of selection (51.9%). Continuous curing was the most frequently employed technique (68.3%), although only 47.1% of respondents expressed confidence in achieving optimal polymerization. Training was largely informal (33.7%) or self-directed (31.7%), and maintenance was reactive, with units commonly replaced upon malfunction (67.3%). Safety practices were inconsistent, with limited use of protective eyewear (15.4%) despite moderate adoption of UV filters (59.6%). CONCLUSIONS: The findings reveal substantial variability in DLCU usage and highlight deficiencies in training, maintenance, and safety adherence. These insights underscore the need for structured educational initiatives and standardized clinical guidelines to enhance the efficacy, safety, and longevity of orthodontic light-curing procedures.

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"Usage and Preferences of Dental Light Curing Units Among Orthodontic Practitioners: A Questionnaire Study", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.b99-b103, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509115.pdf

Volume 10 Issue 9, September-2025

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Research Area: Humanities All

Country: Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India

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