Esthetic Temporary Fabrication:
An Innovative Technique
Continued
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In our experience, bonding or cementing the restoration is not necessary if the tooth preparation is mechanically retentive and will be used for only 2 weeks. The excellent adaption of the composite to the tooth makes sensitivity a very rare occurrence. The temporary is removed by splitting with a bur and separating the two halves with a prying instrument. Because the temporary is destroyed, the preliminary impression should be retained until the case is completed.
In the event that the tooth preparation is not retentive, a preliminary spot etching (Figure 11) may be performed in the center of the facial area. A light-curing bond agent is applied and cured (Figure 12), then the procedure is performed as previously described. Light-curing the composite will adhere it to the air inhibited surface of the bonding agent. Removal is the same as previously described, except that an additional step of removing the spot bond is necessary and can be performed with a fine disc.
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The Authors
Jeffrey C. Hoos, DMD, FAGD
Private Practice: Stratford, Connecticut
Phone: (203) 378-9500
Fax: (203) 386-9057
E-mail: jchdmd@bettersmile.com
- Web Sites:
- www.bettersmile.com
- www.dentalexplorations.com
Raymond L. Bertolotti, DDS, PhD
Private Practice: San Leandro, California
Phone: (510) 483-2411
Fax: (510) 652-8729
E-mail: ray@adhesion.com
Web Site: www.adhesion.com
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