Alternative technique for class V resin composite restorations with minimum finishing/polishing procedures.
Class V restorations are a very common occurrence in clinics. Some reasons include an increase in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL), root caries and the elderly population. Unfortunately, Class V restorations also represent one of the less durable types of restorations and have a high index of loss of retention, marginal excess and secondary caries. Some causes for these problems include difficulties in isolation, insertion, contouring, finishing and polishing procedures. This technique demonstrates an alternative isolation and insertion method using photocured gingival barrier in association with a flowable resin and hybrid resin composite to recreate the gingival wall with minimum or no excess.
School of Dentistry of State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. cesarperez@superig.com.br
Cesar Reis
CR
Perez
D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000145:classification / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000379:methods*; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008434:Matrix Bands; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000628:therapy
D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; C474035:Filtek Supreme; C111840:flowable hybrid composite