Clinical Case: Closing Anterior Diastemas with Single Shade Simplicity
January 15, 2024 | Dr. Mauricio Watanabe
About the Case
Patient had an esthetic complaint about a diastema between her upper central incisors. The challenge was to obtain adequate contours and an excellent finish and polish, especially near the gingiva. The composite must be easy to sculpt and polish.| Learn more about the products used in this clinical case |
Initial situation: diastema between central incisors.
Wax-up of the clinical case. A guide was made with silicone impression material (3M™ Express™ XT VPS Impression Material).
Prophylaxis, acid etching and application of 3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive (20 seconds), followed by solvent evaporation and a 10-second light cure* with 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED Curing Lightopens in a new tab. Clinical tip: A silicone key created from a wax-up serves as scaffolding to quickly create precise anatomy.
Insert the first layer of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorativeopens in a new tab, shade B1. The composite’s consistency facilitates handling. 10-second light cure* with 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED Curing Lightopens in a new tab.
Final appearance of the restoration, using layers of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorativeopens in a new tab, shade B1, each layer cured for 10 seconds* using a 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED Curing Lightopens in a new tab.
Finish with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Finishing and Polishing Systemopens in a new tab (orange disc, medium grit).
Pre-polishing with the 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing Systemopens in a new tab (beige spiral).
Completing the final polish with the 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing Systemopens in a new tab (purple spiral).
Incisal view of the restoration.
Palatal view of the restoration.
Final appearance of the restoration.
Observe the color match obtained with 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorativeopens in a new tab, mimicking the dental substrate and delivering a natural-looking polish and appearance.
Refer to Instructions for Use (IFU) for complete product information. Results may vary.
* Light cured according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
