Medigy: Self-Curing of Dental Resins

Self-curing dental resins are a type of dental material that can harden without the need for an external light source. This is achieved through the use of a chemical initiator that is mixed into the resin, which triggers the curing process when the resin comes into contact with saliva or water.

Self-curing dental resins are commonly used in the healthcare field for a variety of dental applications, such as filling cavities, making temporary restorations, and fabricating custom-made dental appliances. They are known for their ease of use, as well as their ability to be shaped and molded easily while in a malleable state before curing.

One of the advantages of self-curing dental resins is that they can be used in situations where it is difficult or impossible to use a light curing device, such as in deep cavities or in patients with certain medical conditions. They also have good mechanical and physical properties, similar to light cured resins.

It’s worth to mention that some self-curing dental resins have drawbacks such as lower mechanical properties than light cured resins and the need of a longer curing time.