Clinical Guide: Class II Restoration of First Premolar with Interproximal Decay
Originally published by The Arch: An Ultradent Blog
FIG. 1
Maxillary left first premolar with interproximal decay.
FIG. 2
Tooth prepared and rubber dam isolation placed.
FIG. 3
Halo™ 4.5 mm coated sectional matrix, small interproximal wedge, and Halo™ ring placed. Notice the
tight marginal adaptation of the Halo matrix.
FIG. 4
After using Ultra-Etch™ etchant and Peak™ Universal Bond
adhesive, Mosaic™ universal composite shades A3 and EY were used to restore the tooth. The EY shade was placed to establish the interproximal wall to aid in a more aesthetic restoration.
FIG. 5
After placement of the Mosaic universal composite material, gross occlusal adjustment began.
FIG. 6
Final restoration after using Jiffy Original Composite
finishing system. Note the ideal interproximal contact established by the Halo matrix system.
About the Authors
Daniel Lewis, PR Manager, Ultradent™
Daniel is a longtime news producer turned dental industry storyteller who’s interviewed people on every continent plus the international space station. He can usually be found eating carbohydrates in the company of his dog.
James M. Wright, DDS
Dr. Wright studied dentistry at the Marquette University School of Dentistry. Today, he provides general family
and cosmetic dentistry services at Eagle Gate Dental in Salt Lake City. He is passionate about oral health care, and he is committed to serving the surrounding community with exceptional care and treatment.
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This article was originally published in the Clinical Life™ magazine: Winter 2024 edition
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