Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED Curing Light, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, and 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System.
68-year-old male patient wanted to replace old restorations on his upper incisors. Removal of the old composites revealed dark dentin which required masking to avoid color “shine through” in the final restoration.
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Initial situation: adult patient requested replacement of several restorations.
Clinical appearance after removing the previous restorations.
After acid etching,3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive was applied, air dried and light cured using 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED Curing Light.
A thin layer of 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative Pink Opaquer (PO) was applied and light cured.
An increment of 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, shade A4, was applied over the pink opaquer and light cured.
A final layer of 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, shade A2, was applied and light cured.
Pre-polishing with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System (beige spiral).
Final polish with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System (pink spiral).
Final Result. Notice the PO shade is effective at hiding the dark substrate and the body that shades easily “neutralize” the pink opaquer.
Refer to Instructions for Use (IFU) for complete product information. Results may vary.
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