Essential Lines is a predictable technique to make posterior restorations in a functional and aesthetic way. In this case the patient refuse to make an indirect restoration but wanted to change the old amalgam restoration. We proceed to make a direct composite restoration with the Essential Lines technique.
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Isolation with rubber dam.
After cleaning the cavity.
Selective enamel etch technique with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant Etching Gel.
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus application in the selective enamel etch technique.
After light curing the 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus.
A thin layer application of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative Pink Opaquer (PO) to block the dark dentin color outcome.
Application of 3M™ Filtek™ One A2 in the cavity.
Modeling the composite occlusal surface with the Essential Lines technique for a natural and functional outcome.
Finishing and polishing procedures with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Spirals.
Finishing and polishing procedures with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Spirals with water.
After polishing the direct composite restoration.
Occlusion check and adjustments.
Final natural composite restoration outcome.
Refer to Instructions for Use (IFU) for complete product information. Results may vary.
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative.
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