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curing light

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curing,
n the act of polymerization.
curing, denture,
curing light,
n a blue light held by the dental professional to harden photopolymerized sealants of tooth-colored restorations, the process of which takes approximately 20 to 60 seconds; special protective glasses or shields must be used by the dental professional and patient to protect against retinal damage from the light.

curing light
Dentistry A special UV light used to attach brackets to the teeth


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Depending on the formula a particular nail technician uses, nails are hardened with an ultraviolet curing light or under ordinary room lighting.
Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin sheets of porcelain that are bonded or molded to the front side of your teeth using a curing light.
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