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Clinical Case: Black Triangle Closure Using Bioclear© BT Matrices

Using 3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative, 3M™ Elipar™ Deep Cure-S LED…

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March 13, 2024

Clinical Case: Bulk Fill Composite in Class I

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative, and the 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing system.

before and after
December 15, 2023

Clinical Case: Functional and esthetic treatment of a complex case through minimally invasive indirect adhesive procedures

Using 3M™ Protemp™ 4 Temporization Material, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

before and after
October 5, 2023

Clinical Case: Class II flowable composite restoration

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, and 3M™ Elipar™ S10 LED Curing Light.

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September 7, 2023

Clinical Case: Class IV Composite Replacement

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable…

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August 8, 2023

Clinical Case: Glass-Ceramic Tabletop Restoration Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative, and 3M™RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

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July 12, 2023

Clinical Case: Bioclear™ Class II on Lower Molar

Using Bioclear™ Evolve Matrix Height Indicator, Bioclear™ Blue Evolve Matrix, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive,…

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June 7, 2023

Clinical Case: Minimally Invasive Caries Management

Using 3M™ Vitrebond Plus Light Cure Glass Ionomer Liner/Base, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, and 3M™…

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May 10, 2023

Clinical Case: Class III Restoration Using Anatomically Contoured Matrices

Using Bioclear™ Matrices, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring…

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April 5, 2023

Clinical Case: Restoring Worn Teeth and Closing Black Triangles Using the Bioclear Method

Using Bioclear™ Black Triangle Gauge, Bioclear™ Matrices, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative,…

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March 9, 2023

Clinical Case: Masking Discolored Teeth

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED Curing Light, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative, and 3M™ Sof-Lex Diamond Polishing System.​

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February 8, 2023

Clinical Case: Preserve & protect: Adhesive endocrown restoration

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

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January 10, 2023

Clinical Case: Using a Digitally Designed Matrix to Enable Additive Composite Dentistry for Teen Patients

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Matrix, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, and 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative

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December 9, 2022

Clinical Case: Root canal treatment and post-endodontic restoration of first left lower molar

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative and 3M™ Filtek™…

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November 8, 2022

Clinical Case: Conservative Smile Rejuvenation

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Matrix, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive…

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October 5, 2022

Clinical Case: Esthetic rehabilitation of a compromised upper anterior restoration

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light.

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September 15, 2022

Clinical Case: First molar failing restoration

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.

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August 17, 2022

Clinical Case: A combined approach to solving a multifactorial esthetic challenge.

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, and 3M™ RelyX™…

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July 20, 2022

Clinical Case: Class II restorations using 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable and 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restoratives.

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ One…

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June 16, 2022

Clinical Case: Simplifying an esthetic restoration in anterior teeth using resin composites.

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative and 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond…

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May 18, 2022

Clinical Case: Smile makeover with ceramic veneers to improve esthetics.

Using 3M™ Protemp™ Plus Temporization Material, 3M™ Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material, 3M™ RelyX™ Try-In Paste, 3M™ RelyX™ Ceramic Primer,…

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May 4, 2022

Clinical Case: Simplifying cementation of glass ceramic restorations for an anterior implant and adjacent veneer.

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

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April 25, 2022

Clinical Case: Anterior Class 4 Composite and Diastema Closure on Adjacent Anterior Central Incisor Teeth Using a Universal Adhesive and Nano Particle Composite.

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative and 3M™…

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April 12, 2022

Clinical Case: Indirect Posterior Restorations: different materials, different finishing lines, one cement.

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin. Cement

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April 5, 2022

Clinical Case: Restorative treatment of a restless kid’s primary molar.

Using 3M™ Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative.

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March 17, 2022

Clinical Case: Upgrade! From a provisional to a permanent restoration.

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative and 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System.

Total-etch adhesive bonding of a chairside CAD/CAM glass ceramic overlay before and after
March 1, 2022

Clinical Case: Total-etch Adhesive Bonding of a Chairside CAD/CAM Glass Ceramic Overlay

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

Selective-etch adhesive bonding metal onlay before and after
February 8, 2022

Clinical Case: Selective-etch Adhesive Bonding of a Metal Onlay

Selective-etch adhesive technique using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.

Before and after - proactive curing light testing
January 11, 2022

Clinical Case: Ensuring Efficiency and High-quality Results with Proactive Curing Light Testing

Using 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light.

Non-carious cervical lesion
November 30, 2021

Clinical Case: Treatment of a Non-carious Cervical Lesion with Glass Ionomer Restorative

Using 3M™ Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative.

Selective-etch adhesive cementation before and after
October 28, 2021

Clinical Case: Selective-etch Adhesive Cementation of Chairside CAD/CAM Glass Ceramic Inlays

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive using the selective-etch technique.

Total-etch adhesive bonding before and after
September 30, 2021

Clinical Case: Total-etch Adhesive Bonding of Two Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramic Crowns

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive in the total-etch technique.

Rehabilitation of the anterior zone
September 15, 2021

Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a 6-unit Anterior Zirconia Bridge

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

Adult sealants, an effective prevention tool
September 1, 2021

Clinical Case: Adult Sealants, An Effective Prevention Tool

Using 3M™ Clinpro™ Sealant.

Glass ionomer restorative in the primary dentition
August 18, 2021

Clinical Case: Effective Where Additional Protection is Needed – Use of a Glass Ionomer Restorative in the Primary Dentition

Using 3M™ Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative.

Selective-etch adhesive bonding
August 4, 2021

Clinical Case: Selective-etch Adhesive Bonding of a Glass Ceramic Onlay

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

Functional and esthetic anterior repair
July 21, 2021

Clinical Case: A Functional and Esthetic Anterior Repair

Using 3M™ Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material.

Diastema closure
July 7, 2021

Clinical Case: Diastema Closure

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative.

Gold crown
June 23, 2021

Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a Gold Crown

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

Zirconia bridge
June 9, 2021

Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a 3-unit Zirconia Bridge

Using 3M™ Lava™ Esthetic Fluorescent Full-Contour Zirconia and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

Hidden caries on upper first pre-molar
May 25, 2021

Clinical Case: Hidden Caries on Upper First Pre-molar

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative.

Self-adhesive cementation of a zirconia crown
May 13, 2021

Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a Zirconia Crown

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

Reinforcing esthetics and structure by additive dentistry
April 29, 2021

Clinical Case: Reinforcing Esthetics and Structure by Additive Dentistry 

Using the new universal adhesive 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus and 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative.

Total-etch adhesive bonding of two glass ceramic veneers
April 13, 2021

Clinical Case: Total-etch Adhesive Bonding of Two Glass Ceramic Veneers

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.

Dual-layer technique in the anterior region before and after
March 30, 2021

Clinical Case: Simple and Beautiful – Dual-layer Technique in the Anterior Region

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative.

Over-molding following root canal treatment before and after
March 15, 2021

Clinical Case: Posterior Composite Injection Over-Molding Following Root Canal Treatment

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative.

Post reinforced core build-up before and after
March 2, 2021

Clinical Case: Post Reinforced Core Build-up

Featuring new 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and new 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.

Non-invasive restorative treatment of a discolored lateral incisor before and after
February 18, 2021

Clinical Case: Non-invasive Restorative Treatment of a Discolored Lateral Incisor

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative.

Esthetic restoration of maxillary central incisors before and after
February 3, 2021

Clinical Case: Esthetic Restoration of Maxillary Central Incisors

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative.

Posterior restoration before and after
January 19, 2021

Clinical Case: Essential Lines – A Concept for Functional and Beautiful Posterior Restorations

Drawing “essential lines” can help successfully recreate the natural appearance of teeth in restorative dentistry.

Bioclear Matrix before and after
January 6, 2021

Clinical Case: 21st-century Class III Restoration Using a Bioclear® Matrix

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative along with a Bioclear® Matrix.

December 8, 2020

Clinical Case: Stabilizing Complex Cases with Single Shade Composites

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative and 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative.

Total-etch adhesive cementation
November 20, 2020

Clinical Case: Total-Etch Adhesive Cementation of a Zirconia Maryland Bridge

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.

Fixing margin enamel chipping - before and after
November 9, 2020

Clinical Case: Fixing Margin Enamel Chipping with Flowable Composite

An easy way to fix properly thanks to the flowable composite.

Replacement of Insufficient Restorations to Improve Esthetic Appearance - Before and After
October 21, 2020

Clinical Case: Replacement of Insufficient Restorations to Improve Esthetic Appearance

Using 3M™ Lava™ Esthetic Fluorescent Full-Contour Zirconia.

Esthetic Rehabilitation of a Severely Compromised Anterior Case - Before and After
October 7, 2020

Clinical Case: Esthetic Rehabilitation of a Severely Compromised Anterior Case

Using 3M™ Lava™ Esthetic Fluorescent Full-Contour Zirconia.

Solving esthetic issues in the anterior region with composite before and after
September 9, 2020

Clinical Case: Solving Esthetic Issues in the Anterior Region with Composite

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative.

Patient-centered dentistry - before and after
August 19, 2020

Clinical Case: An Economic Prosthodontic Approach

Patient-centered dentistry using modern zirconia materials.

RMGI dental cement for implant restoration - before and after
August 6, 2020

Clinical Case: A Closer Look at RMGI Dental Cement for an Implant Restoration

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Luting Plus Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement.

Aesthetic and conservative bonding for small laterals
June 30, 2020

Clinical Case:​ Aesthetic and Conservative Bonding for Small Laterals

Dr. Vargas shares his approach to accessible conservative options for a busy dental practice.

Amalgam replacement
June 17, 2020

Clinical Case: Amalgam Replacement Using a Bulk Fill Restorative with Increased Opacity

Direct restoration with 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative.