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Case presentation

The popular nomenclature of a dental
'filling' is still very ingrained in our profession
even nowadays, when highly developed
materials allow us to restore dental structures
almost back to their original condition.
Therefore, the word restoration is more
adequate when dental tissues are reconstructed
with biomimetic materials.
We all hope that resin restorative materials
will evolve to a stage of no contraction. Until
this happens, we need to stick with proven
methods such as the incremental technique
to overcome the drastic consequences of
polymerisation shrinkage in the long-term
prognosis of our restorations. Bulk fill composites and glass ionomer materials can be
used to speed up the protocol, but they
should not serve as substitutes for a careful,
incremental technique.
Restorative options could be indirect
ceramics or direct composite resin. Indirect
options result in destruction of sound tissue
by occlusal reduction, mechanical preparation
with geometric design, several laboratorial
steps, cementation techniques and high costs.
In contrast, direct techniques can provide
a one-step procedure, involving simplicity of
bond and restorative protocols. The main
benefit of this philosophy is prevention of
sound tissue. Neither ceramic or composite
are better than sound dental tissue. The idea
that wide MOD cavities cause dental cuspids
to fracture and that covering these structures
is the best protocol must be reconsidered.
The authors selected a case to illustrate
this philosophy.

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he patient presented with an infiltrated occlusal composite on the
LL6, followed by recurrent decay
(Fig. 1), as well as lack of correct morphology (Figs. 2 and 3). Soft dentine was
removed, resulting in a deep and wide
cavity with unsupported enamel (Figs. 4
and 5). The pulp-dentine complex was
protected using a modified glass ionomer
resin, 3M Oral Care's Vitremer Core
Buildup/Restorative (Fig. 6). The chosen
bonding technique was a selective etching
of enamel with 35 percent phosphoric acid
and a self-etching Scotchbond Universal
bonding system from 3M on dentine.
Filtek Supreme XTE Bulk Fill composite from 3M, shade A1E, was used
firstly in a flowable consistency to re-enforce

the unsupported enamel (Fig. 7), then in
a restorative consistency to substitute the
dentine in the pulpal wall of the occlusal
cavity (Fig. 8). The final layers that act as
a substitute for the enamel were restored
with a nanohybrid composite, 3M's Filtek
Supreme XTE Universal Restorative in
shade A1, using one increment for each
cusp and allowing a correct sculpture of
natural morphology (Figs. 9 and 10).
With a final restoration that effectively
mimics the natural tooth, chewing efficiency is increased and the loads supporting
the tissues are more evenly distributed.
Like artisans, we can employ our knowledge
and skills to forge a unique piece of art in
every patient, through provision of a
long-lasting and beautiful restoration. ■

Fig. 5.

Fig. 6.

Fig. 7.

Fig. 8.

Fig. 9.

Fig. 10.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of DentaltownUK February 2018

Cover
Mike Gow: Contracts & the Hit Man
Howard Speaks
Message Board: Predictable Marginal Ridge
Dr. Harry Singh’s Financial Freedom Formula
Private Removable Prosthetics
Message Board: Large Composite Restorations
Quiz: Name that Oral Lesion!
The Boxing Dentist
Don't Make Assumptions
A Combined Digital Orthodontic and Restorative Approach
To Fill or Restore?
Back to Birmingham: BDC & Dentistry Show 2018
Temporomandibular Joint
Spin Me Right Round: Crown Preparations
Through the Keyhole-Dr. Alif Moosajee
Wish List-Dr. Yogi B. Savania
DentaltownUK February 2018 - Cover
DentaltownUK February 2018 - Cover2
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - 4
DentaltownUK February 2018 - Mike Gow: Contracts & the Hit Man
DentaltownUK February 2018 - Howard Speaks
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - 8
DentaltownUK February 2018 - 9
DentaltownUK February 2018 - Message Board: Predictable Marginal Ridge
DentaltownUK February 2018 - Dr. Harry Singh’s Financial Freedom Formula
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - Private Removable Prosthetics
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - Quiz: Name that Oral Lesion!
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - The Boxing Dentist
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - Don't Make Assumptions
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - A Combined Digital Orthodontic and Restorative Approach
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - To Fill or Restore?
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DentaltownUK February 2018 - Back to Birmingham: BDC & Dentistry Show 2018
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