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the case: Patient had hidden interproximal caries on upper first pre-molar.
Products featured in this case: Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System
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Hidden Proximal Caries
Posterior
Clinical dentistry and photography by Prof. Dr. Alberto Ferreiroa
Madrid, Spain
Products featured in this case:
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Universal Restorative
Diamond Polishing System
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Fig. 1: Initial situation.
Fig. 2: X-ray showed hidden caries at the distal side of the upper first pre-molar.
Fig. 3: Isolation with rubber dam.
Fig. 4: Preparation.
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* Light cured according to the manufacturer’s guidelines
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Fig. 5: Selective enamel etch. Phosphoric acid gel was applied for 15 seconds, rinsed and lightly dried.
Fig. 6: Adhesive was applied on dentin, rubbed in for 20 seconds, air dried for 5 seconds and light cured for 10 seconds.*
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Fig. 7: After adaptation of the matrix system, the first layer of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative, shade A2, was placed.
Fig. 8: Placement of the restoration is completed.
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Hidden Proximal Caries
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Clinical dentistry and photography by
Prof. Dr. Alberto Ferreiroa
Madrid, Spain
Products featured in this case:
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive
3M™
Universal Restorative
Diamond Polishing System
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Fig. 9: The restoration was polished with the first spiral in the two-step 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System.
Fig. 10: A high gloss was achieved using 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System’s second spiral.
Fig. 11: Polished restoration.
Fig. 12: Final restoration.
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