Filtek · Class II Amalgam Replacement Dr. Margeas has received honoraria from 3M Oral Care. Refer...
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About the case: The patient presented with recurrent decay under an aging amalgam on a second premolar. The optimal restorative treatment reduces the potential for post-operative sensitivity while delivering a fast and efficient bulk fill posterior composite. Step-by-Step: Fig. 1: Initial situation: Replacement of an amalgam due to recurrent decay. Fig. 2: Amalgam and carious tissue removed. Fig. 4: Application of 3M™ Vitrebond™ Light Cure Glass Ionomer Liner/Base according to the Instructions for Use. Fig. 3: Use of micro air abrasion to clean the cavity in preparation. ™ Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative Clinical Cases Class II Amalgam Replacement Clinical photography by: Dr. Robert Margeas, DDS
Transcript of Filtek · Class II Amalgam Replacement Dr. Margeas has received honoraria from 3M Oral Care. Refer...
About the case:The patient presented with recurrent decay under an aging amalgam on a second premolar. The optimal restorative treatment reduces the potential for post-operative sensitivity while delivering a fast and efficient bulk fill posterior composite.
Step-by-Step:
Fig. 1: Initial situation: Replacement of an amalgam due to recurrent decay.
Fig. 2: Amalgam and carious tissue removed.
Fig. 4: Application of 3M™ Vitrebond™ Light Cure Glass Ionomer Liner/Base according to the Instructions for Use.
Fig. 3: Use of micro air abrasion to clean the cavity in preparation.
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Class II Amalgam ReplacementClinical photography by: Dr. Robert Margeas, DDS
Fig. 7: 3M™ Filtek™ Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative is placed directly into the cavity in a single increment and light-cured*.
Fig. 8: Polishing with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Spiral Polishing Wheel** (white).
Fig. 9: Immediately post-polishing using the 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Spiral Polishing Wheel**. Adjacent enamel is still desiccated.
Fig. 10: Final esthetic restoration, two weeks post-op.
Fig. 6: 3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive is applied and scrubbed into the surface for 20 seconds. After air-drying for approximately 5 seconds, the adhesive is light-cured for 10 seconds with the 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED Curing Light.
Fig. 5: Enamel is selectively etched for 15 seconds using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant, followed by rinsing and light air-drying.
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3M™ Filtek™ Bulk Fill Posterior RestorativeClass II Amalgam Replacement
Dr. Margeas has received honoraria from 3M Oral Care. Refer to Instructions for Use for placement and curing protocol.
*Light cured according to manufacturer’s guidelines **Note: 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing Wheels (beige and white) have been replaced with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System (beige and pink).
