title: Esthetic and functional reproduction of occlusal morphology with composite resins.
abstract: The increasing use of composite resin restorations in posterior sectors produces some difficulties in the exact reproduction of occlusal morphology. In this article we present a new operative method that allows a quick and precise reproduction of occlusal morphology with minimal carious destruction of the occlusal enamel of posterior dental elements in the case of initial carious lesions. This method is indicated for class I and II carious lesions and is based on a preoperative record of the occlusal morphology made with a transparent silicone mold. This mold is placed on the tooth after the application of the last layer of composite resin, which is then polymerized through the silicone. Illustrated as a clinical case, the method is particularly rapid, easy to perform, and contributes to the improved quality and subsequent success of composite restorations in posterior sectors.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis, University La Sapienza of Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Goracci
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mori
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017609:Barium Compounds; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; D003188:Composite Resins; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D003765:Models, Dental; D008963:Molar; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: C121035:Aeliteflo; D017609:Barium Compounds; D003188:Composite Resins; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; D012822:Silicon Dioxide