title: Rubber dam isolation--key to success in diastema closure technique with direct composite resin.
abstract: The use of direct composite resin for diastema closure has technique advantages, including that the restorative procedure can be carried out in one appointment at a reasonable cost and without the removal of sound tooth structure. The use of a rubber dam for closing diastemas with composite resin is of paramount importance as it prevents moisture contamination and ensures increased gingival retraction compared to other techniques. This provides better access to the cervical area of the tooth, facilitating proper placement of resin to recreate the natural anatomical contours and contact point. Thus, there is a more natural adaptation of the restoration to the gingival tissue, avoiding a space between the papilla and the restored tooth. To illustrate the advantages of this technique, two diastema closure cases are presented using direct composite resin with rubber dam isolation.
authors.forename: Paulo Ricardo
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Barros de Campos
authors.forename: Rodrigo Rocha
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Maia
authors.forename: Livia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rodrigues de Menezes
authors.forename: Isabel Ferreira
authors.initials: IF
authors.lastname: Barbosa
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Carneiro da Cunha
authors.forename: Gisele Damiana
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: da Silveira Pereira
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003970:Diastema / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D060745:Gingival Retraction Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009811:Odontometry / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016733:Rubber Dams; D019237:Tooth Cervix / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials