Primary study · included by 1 review

In-vitro pulpal temperature increases when photo-curing bulk-fill resin-based composites using laser or light-emitting diode light curing units.

Maucoski 2023 · Maucoski Cristiane, Price Richard Bengt, Sullivan Braden, et al. · Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2023

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Thermal Effects of Rapid High-Intensity Light Curing on Bulk-Fill Resin-Based Composites: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2025 · cited as Maucoski 2023 · Table 2; Figures 2-3

Outcome this study informs	Pooled effect	Evidence	Certainty
Temperature increase during light curing High-intensity 3 s light curing (PowerCure) vs Conventional 20 s light curing · During light curing	SMD -0.31 [-1.56, 0.94]	1 study · 10 participants	GRADE not reported
Temperature increase during light curing High-intensity 3 s light curing (PowerCure) vs Conventional 20 s light curing · During light curing	SMD -0.43 [-1.69, 0.83]	1 study · 10 participants	GRADE not reported
Temperature increase during light curing High-intensity 3 s light curing (PowerCure) vs Conventional 20 s light curing · During light curing	SMD -0.02 [-1.26, 1.22]	1 study · 10 participants	GRADE not reported
Temperature increase during light curing High-intensity 3 s light curing (PowerCure) vs Conventional 20 s light curing · During light curing	SMD -2.51 [-7.21, 2.2]	2 studies · 20 participants	GRADE not reported
Temperature increase during light curing High-intensity 3 s light curing (PowerCure) vs Conventional 20 s light curing · During light curing	SMD -0.64 [-1.61, 0.33]	2 studies · 50 participants	Very low

1 including review in total.