Quick Picks: LED Curing Lights

Monday, October 31, 2022

There’s no question the curing light you invest in will get a lot of use, so it’s critical to choose a light that best meets your needs. Today’s portable LED curing lights are lightweight and ergonomic and come with a variety of time settings, handle styles and curing tips. The lights keep getting lighter yet more powerful, and most can cure just about any restorative material when manufacturer instructions are followed. Here’s a closer look at some of the available options.

CompanyUltradent Products, Inc.SDIIvoclar Vivadent Inc.Coltene3M
ItemVALO™ X Broadband LED Curing LightRadii PlusBluephase Style Dental LED Curing LightColtolux LED Curing LightParadigm LED Curing Light
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DescriptionThe completely redesigned curing light features a 12. mm lens and a custom LED chip for a more complete cure. It also features one-button activation The Radii Plus' unique, easy to upgrade design, provides unlimited potential. Designed with snap-in or screw in connections, each part of the Radii Bluephase Style Dental LED Curing Light is ergonomically styled and offers a light output of 1,100 mW/cm2, which is comparable to that of the existingThe Coltolux LED combines a slim curing probe with high output in a cordless lightweight penstyle design. The slim curing probe is ideal for hard to For fast, reliable and effective curing, the Paradigm LED Curing Light offers great value from a company you can trust. High intensity for fast,
Warranty5-year manufacturer's warranty5 years3 yearsNot Available3 years
OutputNot Available1,500 mW/cm21,100 mW/cm2Not Available1,200 mW/cm2
Built-In RadiometerNot AvailableYesYesNot AvailableYes
Ramp/Step ModeTwo power modes (Standard Power and Xtra Power) and two diagnostic light modes (black light and white light).YesYesNot AvailableYes
CordlessCan be used both corded and cordless.YesYesYesYes
Battery TimeUp to 120 curing cycles without recharging and up to 500 recharging cycles before replacemen2 hours40 minutesNot Available60 minutes
WavelengthNot Available440 - 480 nm385 - 515 nm450 - 470 nm430 - 480 nm
Tip SizeNot AvailableNot Available10 mm
6 - 2 mm		Not AvailableLarge 10 mm Tip: 0.61 cm2
Typical 8 mm Tip: 0.4 cm2
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