ABSTRACT
Newer bulk-fill composite materials are being developed for preparation depths of up to 5 mm in an effort to simplify and improve placement of direct composite posterior restorations. Depth of cure for any dental composite is a critical issue, and especially so for bulk-fill composites. This article discusses factors involved in determining adequate depth of cure. Additionally, a case report depicting occlusal decay describes how a highly filled bulk-fill material was used to achieve an esthetic and functional restoration while eliminating incremental composite layering, thereby saving considerable time.
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Composite Resins/chemistry , Dental Caries/therapy , Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods , Light-Curing of Dental Adhesives/methods , Adolescent , Humans , Male , Surface PropertiesSubject(s)
Dental Enamel/injuries , Dental Restoration, Permanent/classification , Incisor/injuries , Tooth Fractures/therapy , Acid Etching, Dental , Adult , Air Abrasion, Dental , Color , Composite Resins/chemistry , Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods , Dentin-Bonding Agents/chemistry , Humans , Male , Methacrylates/chemistry , Polymethacrylic Acids/chemistry , Surface Properties , Tooth Preparation/instrumentation , Tooth Preparation/methodsABSTRACT
UNLABELLED: Maintaining the interdental papilla and bone height following implant placement has been a challenge for the restorative dentist. Bone resorption following anterior tooth extraction is common and often compromises the esthetics of the final restoration. The tissue must be maintained during the surgical and healing phases to achieve an esthetic outcome. Using the patient's natural tooth as a provisional can help maintain the volume and support the papilla. This article describes a technique to achieve maximum esthetics and preservation of tissue following tooth extraction and implant placement. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: By using the patient's extracted natural tooth, the tissue should maintain itself with minimal recession. This will allow for a more esthetic outcome.
