before and after
January 27, 2025
Edouard Negre,

Clinical Case: Change of shape at the end of aligners treatment

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus adhesive.

About the Case

30-year-old patient treated with aligners to realign his teeth and reshape them at the end of treatment.

The challenge: Shade differences between teeth, especially white marks on enamel.


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Situation before orthodontics.

Situation before orthodontics.

Placement of rubber dam to isolate the operating field.

Placement of rubber dam to isolate the operating field.

Etching with orthophosphoric acid.

Etching with orthophosphoric acid.

Final result with addition of 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Natural on 13 and 23 and Bright on 22.

Final result with addition of 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Natural on 13 and 23 and Bright on 22.

Final

Final.

The Outcome

Changing the shape of canines and 12 to harmonize the final smile.

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