Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for curing polymeric materials including dental composites. Preferably, modulated light is used to control the formation of polymer chains in the polymeric material so that a cured polymeric material that has the desired physical characteristics for its intended function. Formation of short chain and long chain polymers from monomers in the polymeric material is initiated and controlled by using a light source with a wavelength suitable for one or more initiators found in the polymeric material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 27, 1998
Date of Patent:
August 28, 2001
Assignee:
LaserMed, Inc.
Inventors:
Calvin D. Ostler, Kevin D. Ostler, David W. Kaufman
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