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Recreating firm contacts with back to back restorations
When restoring back to back Class II restorations, completing one tooth first with a Tofflemire-type matrix and the ability to finish it allows maximal control over contact strength. A single […]
Read MoreFreehand reproportion of teeth for the ultimate smile
Reductive harmonizing the proportions of this patient’s mesialized canine and first bicuspid during orthodontics to replace a congenitally-missing upper left lateral incisor with direct composite layering. Unfortunately, the angle of […]
Read MoreExtensive freehand reconstruction of broken down teeth
Let’s just call this Mordor. No diagnostic wax-up available, freehand coronal reconstruction in direct composite to stabilize teeth ahead of possible occlusal reconstruction. Single shade: A3 #Voco #GrandioSO
Read MoreExtensive Class V restorations ahead of freehand direct coronal reconstruction
Extensive Class V root protection restorations in preparation for coronoproximal restoration replacement. #GC #GaenialMysterySupercomposite
Read MoreAmalgam removal and invisible composite replacement
Single shade chameleon effect amalgam replacement. #Voco #GrandioSO #OGSupercomposite
Read MoreEmergence Profile Detail
Emergence is one of the main focuses of whether a Class V is successful or prone to failure. This is the area where layering should be the most conservative and […]
Read MoreLarge MOD on first premolar composite filling
Large MOD on this first premolar in buccoversion. #Voco #GrandioSO #FinalTouchtints
Read MoreMOD composite restorations
For MOD restorations, I prefer to build one wall before placing the matrix for the opposing wall. This offers more control, more predictable contact strength and morphology and less “stacked […]
Read MoreQuadrant restorative dentistry with a supercomposite
Quadrant action with #Voco #GrandioSO
Read MoreSuperpolishable Supercomposite by GC
Yes, this super polishable variant of G-Aenial is the Mystery Supercomposite, but its name will be revealed in due course. #GC #Australasia
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