Blue light used to harden tooth fillings stunts tumour growth
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 09:49
in Physics & Chemistry
A blue curing light used to harden dental fillings also may stunt tumour growth, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. 'The light sends wavelengths of blue-violet light to the composite, which triggers hardening,' says Alpesh Patel, a rising MCG School of Dentistry junior...
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