Most core materials are dual- or self-cured, but Clearfil PhotoCore PLT is light-cured. What are the advantages of using a light-cured core material?

Clearfil PhotoCore PLT (Kuraray America) has been formulated to have a depth of cure of 8 mm. So, in most instances, the material can be placed and cured in bulk. This core material has a high viscosity, so that it can be shaped easily with a composite instrument with no slumping. Advantages of light-cured core materials are higher strength and longer working time than dual-or self-cured products. Clearfil PhotoCore PLT was rated 5+ by THE DENTAL ADVISOR.