message board 'Blank Canvas Technique,' A 3-Step Polychromatic Composite Restoration After practicing with a new composite treatment, this Townie shares the results and the steps for other docs Toof DK Member Since: 03/19/04 Post: 1 of 66 I've been trying this technique for situations, particularly emergency ones, that involve incisal fractures. If I do not have access or time for a stent, I will try with this method. Pt fx his tooth right before Thanksgiving. Was told he needed a crown almost two years ago. Repaired with composite. The steps are: 1. Opaque microhybrid chromatic shade to mask fracture and provide strength. 2. Liquid tint to impart effect of translucency. 3. Microfilled (chromatic or achromatic) for sustained polishibility, and to hide or enhance incised effects. Preoperative photo. Preparing transition zone (to help mask fracture) and infinity margin (to help blend final layer). Chromatic microhybrid. Liquid tint. 24 FEBRUARY 2021 // dentaltown.com DT0221_MB2_BlankCanvas_V3.indd 24 1/29/21 2:46 PMhttps://www.dentaltown.com/messageboard/thread.aspx?s=2&f=101&t=336922&g=1 http://www.dentaltown.com