Restoration before and after
May 18, 2020
Dr. Gunnar Reich, DDS

Clinical Case: Replacement of a Composite Restoration

Monophase impression using 3M™ Impregum™ Penta™ Super Quick Polyether Impression Material.

About the Case:

A patient needed a replacement of a fractured composite on the first lower molar. Impression was made with 3M™ Impregum™ Penta™ Super Quick Medium Body Polyether Impression Material in the monophase technique.

Lower molar

Initial situation: Fractured old composite restoration of first lower molar.

Gingival tissue

Deep distal preparation with bleeding from inflamed gingival tissue.

Moisture control

Challenging moisture control and bleeding managed by using soaked retraction cord.

Monophase technique

Impression was taken with the monophase technique. Syringing of 3M™ Impregum™ Penta™ Super Quick Polyether Impression Material (Medium Body) around preparation with the 3M™ Penta™ Elastomer Syringe.

Precision impression

Final monophase precision impression made of 3M™ Impregum™ Penta™ Super Quick Polyether Impression Material (Medium Body).

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