Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring and Polishing Discs, and 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System.
Patient was not satisfied with shade and surface texture of current anterior restorations of maxillary central incisors.
The challenge was to create a smooth and natural-looking restoration to meet the highest level of esthetics.
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The patient was unhappy with the esthetics of their current restorations.
After preparation, the teeth were etched for 15 seconds using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant.
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive was rubbed onto the tooth surface for 20 seconds, gently air dried for 5 seconds, and light cured* for 10 seconds using the 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light.
A silicone matrix was used to create the palatal wall with 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, shade CT, and light cured.*
Interproximal enamel layer built with 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, shade A3E, and light cured.* 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Flowable Restorative, shade W, was used to create the incisal halo.
3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, shade A1D, was applied as dentin layer and light cured.* A Misura instrument (LM-Arte) was used to leave a 0.5 mm space for the buccal enamel.
Mamelons were created and a small portion of 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, shade CT, was added between the dentin layer and incisal halo, and light cured,* to enhance translucency.
The final layer of 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, shade A3E, was applied and light cured.
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring and Polishing Discs were used to design and define the restoration anatomy.
Pre-polishing of restoration with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Pre-Polishing Spiral.
Final polishing with the 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing Spiral creates a smooth finish and high-gloss polish.
The patient was thrilled with the esthetics of the new restoration.
Refer to Instructions for Use (IFU) for complete product information. Results may vary.
* Light cured according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative.
Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.
Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative, and the 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing system.
