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The Method and Device for Thermoregulation and Optimization of Dental Material's Quality and Working Time Publisher



Ashnagar S1 ; Moghadam NCZ2 ; Falah M3
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  1. 1. Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, United States
  2. 2. Scientific Research Center, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, North Kargar Street, Amir Abad, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Bio Informatics and Medical Informatics, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Dental Hypotheses Published:2016


Abstract

Introduction: No one can cast a shadow of doubt on the fact that temperature is a key element in dentistry. Temperature control enable dentists in a variety of clinical fields to perform more convenient. Frozen slab is a known method for manipulating temperature before mixing cements. But lack of precise temperature and infection control is bolded. Clinical innovation: The present apparatus determines a method for temperature control in routine dentistry tasks; namely restorative dentistry, prosthesis and even injections. This device is capable of whether heating or cooling materials using low voltage electricity. Peltier or thermoelectric effect is the mechanism behind this device. As operator sets a temperature, device would provide it via metal pads arranged on it in seconds. Discussion: Other common methods used in dentistry have some issues regarding power usage, infection control, size and etc. However, this device is small, cost effective, simple to use and has fast action. Infection control can be actively be maintained with it. This device is a promising alternative for this purpose. Present manuscript summarizes device properties and its potential utilities in dentistry. © 2016 Dental Hypotheses.