Replacing old amalgam with a fresh new composite
male 45 years old patient came to the clinic with sensitivity to cold & no lingering pain also complaining of food impaction
what makes this case challenging.. the teeth were slightly rotated
all steps and details below
My Surface treatment protocol as follows:
1. Sandblasting
2. Total etch
3. Chlorhexidine rinse
4. OptiBond FL primer
5. OptiBond FL adhesive.. 2 layers
6. Light cure for 20 – 40 seconds
7. Wait 5 minutes for the hybrid layer to mature
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initial situation
Rubber dam isolation
Side view
Amalgam removal
Final cavity design
Side view
saddle band suitable for deep margin with a ring for tight contact
final finishing & polishing
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