Two corm resin-based composites with silorane-and methacrylate-based matrices were photocured at varying light-curing unit and composite type, curing distance and curing time to obs. the temp. changes. The silorane-based composite was cured at significantly higher temp. when compared with the methacrylate-based one. The curing time showed a stronger effect on temp. changes when the light-emitting diode was used as the light source than when halogen lamp was used.