before and after
April 14, 2025
Prof. Paulo Monteiro, DMD, MSc

Clinical Case: Restoring severe anterior wear with a simplified solution

Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive

About the Case

Dental abrasion and wear present as a unique challenge in restorative dentistry. Ensuring that function and form are restored, along with natural esthetics, can be a challenge — especially with multi-shade composite systems. In this case, we show how 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative allows for a simplified, esthetic solution in Class IV restorations.


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Initial situation

Initial situation

Using a custom shade guide, this patient’s richer tooth shade was determined to match 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, Warm shade

Using a custom shade guide, this patient’s richer tooth shade was determined to match 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, Warm shade

After isolation, teeth were prepared minimally to remove sharp enamel remnants

After isolation, teeth were prepared minimally to remove sharp enamel remnants

After etching with phosphoric acid, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive is applied to the preparation

After etching with phosphoric acid, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive is applied to the preparation

After isolation with mylar strips, Filtek Easy Match Universal Restorative, Warm shade is used to restore the buccal and incisal edges

After isolation with mylar strips, Filtek Easy Match Universal Restorative, Warm shade is used to restore the buccal and incisal edges

Note the naturally-adaptive opacity on the incisal edge of the restored tooth

Note the naturally-adaptive opacity on the incisal edge of the restored tooth

Both centrals restored. Note the opacity gradient that follows the natural appearance

Both centrals restored. Note the opacity gradient that follows the natural appearance

... a fine low speed diamond bur are used to finish the restorations, removing gross excess and defining embrasures and line angles

… a fine low speed diamond bur are used to finish the restorations, removing gross excess and defining embrasures and line angles

3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing Spirals are used to attain high-gloss polish

3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing Spirals are used to attain high-gloss polish

Result after polishing

Result after polishing

Natural looking, final result

Natural looking, final result

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