Clinical Case: Simplifying an esthetic restoration in anterior teeth using resin composites.
June 16, 2022 | Prof. Dr. Jansen Ozaki
About the Case
Patient presented a previous restoration with wear and a fractured restoration. Patient was unsatisfied with the clinical aspect of the smile. The treatment plan consisted in restoring the teeth in a simple technique, following the adequate shape and function. Considering the monochromatic aspect of the teeth to be restored, a resin composite with universal opacity 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative was selected, tailoring shape and contour to reestablish the aimed esthetic expected by the patient. Results: Patient was very satisfied with the obtained results.
Initial Situation: Tooth showing the wear on the resin composite and adjacent tooth with fractured/chipped restoration.
Close up view to show the aspect of the abraded and fractured previous restorations.
After etching for 15 seconds, rinsed and gently dried, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive was rubbed in for 20 seconds, air-dried for 5 seconds and light cured with 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light for 10 seconds.
Application of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative - shade A1 and light curing following IFU. For the easy handling and biosafety, capsules presentation were chosen.
Lines were drawn with graphite as a reference for the surface texture. Observe the transitional line angles (proximal area) and the lines for secondary anatomy.
Clinical aspect after finishing and polishing using 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing Spiral Wheels.
After occlusal adjustments, final restorations.
Refer to Instructions for Use (IFU) for complete product information. Results may vary.
