Clinical Case: Is it possible to do more with less? Cracking the chameleon effect
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative.
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Pre-Polishing Spirals, and 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing Spirals.
Class I restorations are the true “bread and butter” of restorative dentistry. This patient presented with pit and fissure caries on the second lower right molar, evident upon clinical examination and probing. With a minimally invasive preparation, 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, Warm shade was used for a simple, elegant restoration.
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Initial situation
After rubber dam isolation and minimally-invasive preparation, the tooth is ready for adhesion
Phosphoric acid is used to selectively etch the enamel, and is rinsed off, leaving a chalky, etched appearance
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive is applied to the preparation for 20 seconds, on both enamel and dentin, dried and cured
3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, Warm shade is applied to the cavity preparation in increments of 2 mm
Composite instruments are used to model the material and remove excess
Anatomical fissures are refined and highlighted for a natural look and function
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Pre-Polishing Spirals are used to finish the restoration, even on the occlusal surface
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing Spirals are used to attain high-gloss polish
Final result after occlusal adjustment and polish
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Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative.
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