Clinical Case: Is it possible to do more with less? Cracking the chameleon effect
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative.
Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match, and 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Discs and Spirals.
21 yo female otherwise healthy presented with smile complaint: “I would like to improve my smile. My laterals look broken, and the canine is too beaky.”. Exam revealed no joint disorder. Occlusion was stable.
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Situation before.
Buccal view.
Anatomy of front teeth.
Buccal view. Anatomy of #12.
Buccal view. Anatomy of #22 and 23.
Color test.
Using regular and polarized photography – Bright blends better due to higher value.
Rubber Dam Isolation.
Biofilm removal.
Cleaning biofilm with pumice paste and a prophylaxis brush.
Etch with phosphoric acid gel.
Allow react 15 sec on enamel surface.
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive application.
Agitate 20 sec on the tooth surface, apply air to evaporate solvents and light-cure for 10 sec.
3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match application Bright shade.
Shaping anatomy of #12 tooth with spatula.
Brush helps with shape and composite blend on tooth surface.
All restorations finished before polishing.
Glycerin gel application before light-curing to avoid inhibition layer.
Final result after finishing and polishing with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Discs and Spirals.
Lateral views of final restorations.
Lateral views of final restorations.
Verifying patient’s satisfaction with her new smile.
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