before and after
March 9, 2023
Dr. Mauricio Watanabe, Specialist

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.​

About the Case

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.

Initial situation

Initial situation: adult patient requested replacement of several restorations.

Preparation

Clinical appearance after removing the previous restorations.

Selective enamel etch

After acid etching, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive was applied, air dried and light cured using 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED Curing Light.

3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive

A thin layer of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative Pink Opaquer (PO) was applied and light cured.

Results

An increment of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative, shade A4, was applied over the pink opaquer and light cured.

Application

A final layer of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative, shade A2, was applied and light cured.

Pre-polishing with 3M™ Sof-Lex Diamond Polishing System (beige spiral).

Final light cure

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.

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