Step-by-step guide for finishing and polishing Class IV restoration of tooth 11. Working with secondary anatomy and texture. Sequence of discs, multi-laminated tips, and rubbers for occlusal adjustment and proximal contacts.

Class II on tooth 37 (Inlay) - Preparation and margin adjustment were performed. Partial impression of the upper and lower arches, casting with light and heavy silicone. Indirect restoration using the Micerium system, anatomy with dye application, finishing, and polishing. Fitting, cementation, a...

Replacement of amalgam restoration, class I on element 37, using Bulk Fill Flowable resin increment technique. Step-by-step of isolation, preparation, prophylaxis, acid etching, adhesive system, up to 4mm increment of Bulk Fill, leaving 1.3mm for the final stage: chromatic enamel. Occlusal adjust...

Postoperative sensitivity: related to margins and enamel. The highest success rate in case longevity is achieved solely through the use of the adhesive system. Understand the causes of sensitivity, how to prevent it by following the correct operation protocol, and how to remedy it upon recognizin...

What are the best matrix and wedge systems for class II restorations, how to use them, and why. Class II resin restoration for dentin and enamel: chromatic/acromatic and the use of coloring agents for a natural restoration.

Removal of the temporary restoration, fabrication of the milled piece with Cad Cam Crius resin from Coltene, dual cementation with Ivoclar Vivadent’s Variolink system. Aluminum oxide blasting, surface cleaning with phosphoric acid, silane, adhesive system Excite F DSC Ivoclar Vivadent. Step-by-st...

Repair of the incisal edges of teeth 11 and 21: Understand the main causes and resulting failures in restoration fractures. Aluminum oxide blasting, modified isolation, selective enamel acid etching, use of silane + pure adhesive (due to no exposed dentin). Finishing and polishing with discs, bur...

Protocol for freehand anterior restoration technique, without waxing, silicone barrier, or stratification. Use of modified isolation, sandblasting with aluminum oxide, and non-continuous use of the ultrapack #000 retraction cord. Use of transparent matrix for traction technique, finishing, and po...

Exchange of unsatisfactory restoration with Bulk Fill Flow resin. Marginal finishing with W&H piezo ultrasonic tip. Selective acid etching of enamel and self-etch adhesive system. You can use up to 4 mm layer of flowable resin. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the technique. Occlusal adj...

This video delves into the structural analyses needed to decide between direct and indirect restorations. We outline three essential factors: cavity size, cervical margin accessibility, and proximal box width. Extensive cavities or difficult cervical margins often favor indirect techniques due to...

Modern dentistry leverages digital planning and aesthetic mockups to achieve superior results in restorative and cosmetic procedures. By starting with digital or wax planning, practitioners create a mockup to guide aesthetic references, such as smile curvature, incisor-canine length, and other ke...