title: Individualized wedge.
abstract: The preparation of an individualized wedge in the gingival embrasure before cavity preparation using photo-cured resin permits rehabilitation of the interproximal space and the original contact point position. Because the individualized wedge completely fills the embrasure, the adaptation to the gingival and proximal walls of the molar to be restored is perfect, avoiding any overextension of obturation material during insertion. Furthermore, the original position of the contact point is preserved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology and Dental Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain. sglopez@ugr.es
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: González-López
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Bolaños-Carmona
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Navajas-Rodríguez de Mondelo
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000145:classification / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003804:Dentin / Q000473:pathology; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008434:Matrix Bands; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D016733:Rubber Dams; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D012117:Resins, Synthetic