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July 29, 2024

Chris O’Connor, Dr.

Clinical Case: Reestablishing Function and Aesthetics!

3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative Clinical Case.

About the Case

53-year-old female complaining of aesthetic in her anterior teeth which keep breaking up and feel weak. Exam revealed multiple failing composite restorations and caries UR2 (#12) to UL2 (#22). Plan to replace these restorations. Due to a variety of medical and social reasons these were completed between July 2023 and April 2024.
The last 2 restorations UR2 mesial (#12) and UR1 (#11) were completed using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match. Shade: Natural. All previous restorations were completed with Filtek Supreme XTE. Shade: A2B

Situation before and after.

Buccal view.
Isolation and cavity preparation.

Palatal view.
Isolation and cavity preparation.

Restoration of mesial UR2 (#12).
Sectional matrix placed vertically for mesial UR2 (#12).

Restoration of distal UR1 (#11).
Sectional matrix placed vertically for mesial UR2 (#11).

Initial finishing and polishing.
Easy match after initial polish (buccal view).

Initial finishing and polishing.
Easy match after initial polish (palatal view).

Difference between previous and new restorations.
Colour integration of 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match.

Final outcome.

Before and after.
Buccal view.

Before and after.
Palatal view.

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