A clinical case by our Community member Dr Mustafa Ali
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The development of technology and the continuous scientific research on materials and techniques allow the dentist today to simplify the daily clinical practice, obtaining predictable and performing result.
In anterior teeth, the outline, light reflective areas, surface texture, and gloss are the keys for obtaining a natural shape. In this article, the essential guidelines for a natural direct composite restoration was described.
Fig.1
Close-up view showing multiple class 3 and class 5 carious lesions with old overhanging composite restoration.
Fig.2
A patient visited the dental office asking for an aesthetic solution for her smile. She complained about unsatisfactory old composite, overhanging, and color changed with multiple carious lesions in upper anterior segment. She asked for more harmonious smile.
Fig.3
Rubber dam isolation was done in an attempt to have a clean field from moisture. Clamp B4 was used for better retraction of the dam. Then, the caries and the overhang filling were removed in both central incisors. Next, sandblasting with 25 um aluminum oxide was used.
Fig.4
Double sectional matrix bands to restore proximal area between 2 centrals.
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After restoring the right central, the first band was removed and the second band was kept to get a tight contact. Body shade A2 was used to restore class 3 and 5.
Fig.6
Sectional matrix was used to restore the distal walls in both central incisors and body shade composite was used to cover the labial surface, with enamel shade as a final layer.
Fig.7
The old filling and carious lesion in laterals and canine were removed.
Fig.8
Lateral view of the smile (close-up view).
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Immediate result after contouring, finishing, and polishing.
Fig.10
Final result after rubber dam removal. The dentist and the patient were very happy with the final result.
Conclusions
Adhesive direct restorations are a great source to manage frequent clinical situations. Nowadays, new techniques, instruments, and materials can help dentistry in term of precision and aesthetic aspects. A unique instrument known as applica (LM, powered by Styleitaliano) was used for composite layering application.
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