Fissure sealants that don’t seal are a problem
Here’s the problem with fissure sealants that actually don’t seal. The patient can’t clean properly underneath it, nor can you or the hygiene team, leading to a situation of perpetual […]
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Neutralizing a dark dentin base in fillings
CANCEL THE DARK Moderate Class II amalgam removal on this second bicuspid involved both a conversion to a Class I restoration as well as base value neutralization using microlayers of […]
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Class I composite replacement restorations
Restoration replacements for these broad, shallow old composites with marginal leakage were completed. Micro particle abrasion is crucial to ensure both maximal surface area for bonding and for optimal biofilm/smear […]
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Class V bangers with Essentia U
Three-pack of cervical abrasion restored predictably using a combination of GC G-aenial Flo X and Essentia U. The latter is Essentia-lly a 50:50 ratio of A2:A3 G-aenial Posterior. Excellent for […]
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Black Triangle Reduction in Triangular Teeth
T R I A N G U L A R T E E T H // the key is to increase the cervicoproximal emergence without making the tooth shapes too […]
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Matrix in Matrix used in a complex composite restoration
A breath-by-breath treatise on the reconstruction of this compromised #18/3.7MODB. The matrix-in-matrix approach was utilized to fashion the free end extension distal marginal ridge with the Omnimatrix useful on the […]
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Class 5 bangers with GC G-aenial A’Chord
Kicking off the New Year with a quadruple Class V banger set using the hyperfilled supercomposite with exceptional wear resistance and a great chameleon effect to boot. #GC #GaenialAchord
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Subtleties in staining
Subtleties in staining are critical for the overall realism of any restorative case. Qualities that determine success: // Defined fissure pattern // Extreme low viscosity of staining/tinting agent allowing the […]
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Overcontoured composite restoration correction
This overcontoured restoration featured a distal marginal ridge hairline fracture and was difficult to floss resulting in gross debris impaction as seen in the intraoperative second slide. The contact was […]
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Occlusal composite artistry in a molar
Using the DARK variant of the chameleon heavyweight #ClearfilMajestyES2Universal Vitals: Compressive strength: 348MPa (enamel 384MPa, dentin 297MPa) Flexural strength: 110MPa (dentin 165.6MPa)
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