Clinical Case: Is it possible to do more with less? Cracking the chameleon effect
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative.
Selective-etch adhesive technique using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.
A 68 year old patient presented with severe wear on tooth 36. The tooth was conservatively prepared for a non-precious metal adhesive onlay to protect the exposed dentin and restore occlusal function. The onlay was pre-treated by sandblasting and in this case the optional priming of metal with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive was done. For the cementation 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive were used in the selective-etch adhesive technique.
Initial situation.
Preparation.
Sandblasting of metal onlay bonding surface.
Application of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.
Air thinning.
Selective enamel etch with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant after cleaning of prep with 50µm alumina.
After application and air thinning of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive. No light-cure.
Application of 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.
Excess cement clean-up.
Final result.
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Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative.
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