Powerful, easy-to-use LED curing light uses patent-pending QuadWave Technology to increase polymerization and decrease composite shrinkage,
,Taking a conservative approach to direct restorative dentistry means that every tool in your toolbox works in harmony to provide the least invasive treatment. One of those tools is the LED curing light—a key component of any direct restoration. And just when it seems we’ve seen all there is to see when it comes to curing technology, Vista Apex has shaken up the game by introducing its PinkWave curing light and patent-pending QuadWave Technology., ,“This is a new technology created exclusively for PinkWave,” explained Nicole Chartier, Vista Apex Product Manager. “It uses 4 different wavelengths: UV light for multiphoto initiator materials; blue light for CQ initiation; red light for color differentiation; and near-infrared (NIR) light, which is the wavelength responsible for the increased polymerization.”, ,QuadWave Technology increases composite hardness by up to 23%, while simultaneously decreasing composite shrinkage by roughly 10%, according to Vista Apex. This can translate to restorations with greater wear resistance and less microleakage., ,“With a standard blue light, the increase in power means an increase in pulp tissue absorption, which can be unsafe,” Chartier shared, adding that by turning up the NIR wavelength in PinkWave, the light emits more power with less pulp tissue absorption. “This is because pulp tissue does not absorb NIR wavelengths as it does with blue wavelengths— making PinkWave a safer choice among curing lights.”, , ,PinkWave is equipped with 3 curing modes— standard, ramp, and a high-power, 3-second boost mode—and offers 150 curing cycles on a full charge. It has intuitive on/off buttons located on both the top and bottom of the light, which allow clinicians to conveniently turn the light on from any angle in the patient’s mouth. PinkWave also provides the largest curing area of 115 mm2, according to Vista Apex., ,“By focusing on user and patient experience, Vista Apex designed PinkWave with features that make it ergonomic and easy to use, while providing patient benefits,” Chartier said. For example, PinkWave has a built-in transilluminator that allows clinicians to illuminate cracks and secondary caries without having to switch equipment in the middle of a procedure. “This decreases chair time, which is always a win-win for both dentist and patient.”, ,1. Patent-pending QuadWave Technology with 4 different wavelengths
2. Built-in transilluminator for detecting cracks and caries
3. Standard, ramp, and boost curing modes
4. Long-lasting and replaceable battery pack
5. Two ergonomic on/off buttons
6.Large curing area of 115 mm2
