3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
Bulk Fill in Class II – Proximal Caries
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About the case: Second upper premolar with deep carious lesion close to the pulp.
Before:
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Challenge: Use additive dentistry to increase the thickness of the tooth. Enhance esthetics by improving shape and hiding margins and defects.
After:
Clinical dentistry and photography by
Dr. Jordi Manauta Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Products featured in this case: 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive
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3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System
3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
Bulk Fill in Class II – Proximal Caries
Clinical dentistry and photography by
Dr. Jordi Manauta
Fig. 1: Radiograph of initial situation: second upper premolar with deep carious lesion close to pulp.
Fig. 2: Preop: intact occlusal surface of the second premolar, carious lesion was visible on radiograph.
Fig. 3: Insertion of a proximal wedge.
Fig. 4: C ustomization of sectional matrix clamp.
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Products featured in this case: ▲
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive
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3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
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3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring and Polishing Discs
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3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System
© 3M 2023. All rights reserved.
3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
Bulk Fill in Class II – Proximal Caries
Clinical dentistry and photography by
Dr. Jordi Manauta
Fig. 5: Caries removal and cavity preparation. Caries detection dye was used as a diagnostic aid.
Fig. 6: A 15 second selective enamel etch using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant followed by rinsing and air drying.
Fig. 7: 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive was scrubbed into the preparation for 20 seconds followed by air-drying and light-curing with 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light for 10 seconds.*
Fig. 8: 3 M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative A3 was placed in one increment. The composite was cured for 10 seconds on the occlusal surface.*
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Products featured in this case: ▲
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive
▲
3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
▲
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring and Polishing Discs
▲
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System
* According to the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use © 3M 2023. All rights reserved.
3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
Bulk Fill in Class II – Proximal Caries
Clinical dentistry and photography by
Dr. Jordi Manauta
Fig. 9: After removal of the matrix band, the composite was cured for 10 seconds on both the buccal and lingual surface.*
Fig. 10: After finishing and pre-polishing, the 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System on moist surface was used to create a high gloss polish.
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Products featured in this case: ▲
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive
▲
3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
▲
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring and Polishing Discs
▲
3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System
Fig. 11: Final outcome using 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative.
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* According to the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use © 3M 2023. All rights reserved.