Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers of Top 5 Curing Light Guides, Probes & Tips
| Item | Light Spectrum | Light Tip Size | Package Quantity | Manufacturer Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Diode Laser | N/A | 400 µm | 25/Pkg | DENMAT HOLDINGS LLC |
| Elipar™ DeepCure-S | 430 to 480 nm | 10 mm | 1/Pkg | 3M COMPANY |
| Celalux® 3 | N/A | 8 mm | 1/Pkg | VOCO |
| BluePhase® Style Probe | 385 to 515 nm | 10 mm | N/A | IVOCLAR NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Blast™ Lite | 470 nm | 8 mm | 1/Pkg | FIRST MEDICA |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features of Top 5 Curing Light Guides, Probes & Tips
| Item | Light Type | Autoclavable | Bulb Wattage | Removable Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Diode Laser | Laser | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Elipar™ DeepCure-S | LED | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Celalux® 3 | LED | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| BluePhase® Style Probe | LED | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Blast™ Lite | LED | N/A | 5 W | Yes |
Top 10 Curing Light Accessories for Dentists
1. Sapphire Diode Laser Tips
SOL/Sapphire Diode Laser Tip is a single-use disposable tip that eliminates the hassle and inconsistency of strip and cleave systems.
Manufacturer Name: DENMAT HOLDINGS LLC
Package Quantity: 25/Pkg
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2. Elipar™ DeepCure-S Light Guide
Elipar™ DeepCure-S Light Guide makes it possible to cure the entire cavity surface in one shot.
Brand: Elipar™
For Use With: Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light
Light Spectrum: 430 to 480 nm
Light Tip Size: 10 mm
Light Type: LED
Manufacturer Name: 3M COMPANY
Maximum Light Wavelength: 480 nm
Minimum Light Wavelength: 430 nm
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
3. Celalux® 3 Light Guide
Celalux® 3 Light Guide enables better application with improved access for posterior procedures even with a limited degree of jaw opening.
- Autoclavable
- Practical 8 mm diameter
Body Color: Black
Body Color Family: Black
Brand: Celalux®
For Use With: Celelux® 3 LED Curing Light
Light Tip Size: 8 mm
Manufacturer Name: VOCO
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
4. BluePhase® Style Probe – Light Probe
This Light Probe is an accessory for the Bluephase® Style ergonomic LED curing light, which is used to polymerize composite restorative materials.
Body Color: Black
Body Color Family: Black
Brand: Bluephase
For Use With: Bluephase C8 Curing Lights, Bluephase Style LED Curing Lights
Light Intensity: 1100 mW/cm2 (BluephaseStyle), 800 mW/cm2 (BluephaseC8)
Light Spectrum: 385 to 515 nm
Light Tip Size: 10 mm
Light Type: LED
Manufacturer Name: IVOCLAR NORTH AMERICA INC
5. Blast™ Lite – 8 mm Tip
8 mm Tip for Blast™ Curing Light
- Removable glass fiber optic tips
- Can be sterilized
Body Color: Black
Body Color Family: Black
Brand: Blast-Lite
Bulb Wattage: 5 W
For Use With: Blast Curing Lights
Light Spectrum: 470 nm
Light Tip Size: 8 mm
Light Type: LED
Manufacturer Name: FIRST MEDICA
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
6. Mini LED™ 7.5 mm Opalescent Light Guide
The Mini LED™ 7.5 mm Opalescent Light Guide has been designed to reduce ray divergence, in other words to concentrate the energy of the deep rays. It enables a reduction of the working surface, but sustains the lamp’s power, thus allowing efficient polymerization of composite over 5 mm thick. This tip is ideal for use on substantial stratifications and allows the dentist to work in comfort, thanks to the tip’s opalescent surface.
It is recommended for:
- Filling over 4 mm thick
- Rear brackets
- Rear bondings of indirect reconstitutions (inlay cores, etc.)
- Substantial reconstitutions in general
Compatible with all devices except the Autofocus
7. Demi Plus LED Dental Curing Light
Demi™ Plus 8 mm Turbo Extended Light Guide
Brand: Demetron
For Use With: Demetron Curing Lights
Light Tip Size: 8 mm
Light Type: LED
Manufacturer Name: KERR CORPORATION
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
8. S.P.E.C. 3® LED Curing Light Guides by Coltene
These Curing Light Guides are used with the S.P.E.C. 3® LED curing light, which is ideal for most composite curing scenarios.
9. Paradigm™ DeepCure Light Guide
Paradigm™ DeepCure Light Guide illuminates up to 80% more surface compared to leading devices tested. This makes it possible to cure the entire cavity surface of even larger restorations in one shot.
Brand: Paradigm™
For Use With: Paradigm™ DeepCure LED Curing Lights
Light Spectrum: 430 to 480 nm
Light Tip Size: 10 mm
Light Type: LED
Manufacturer Name: 3M COMPANY
Maximum Light Wavelength: 480 nm
Minimum Light Wavelength: 430 nm
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
10. Demi Plus LED Dental Curing Light Tacking Tip
Demi™ Plus 2 mm Tacking Tip
Brand: Demetron
For Use With: Demetron Curing Lights
Light Tip Size: 2 mm
Light Type: LED
Manufacturer Name: KERR CORPORATION
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
