Palodent
Case Study
Class II Procedure
SDR®
Restorative
Product Training
Spectra ST
Patient Details
Age
45 years old
Gender
Female
Distal Occlusal Restoration in Asymptomatic Patient
Initial situation of the patient
The patient came for a routine control appointment. She didn‘t report any symptoms but some bleeding during brushing.
Case Details
Date of Issue
July 2023
This case report is published as an inspiration for you as a clinician and not necessarily as a recommendation from Dentsply Sirona
Before
Initial situation: an old class I composite restoration on 1.6. New caries on the mesial wall. Presence of plaque and inflammation.
After
Final situation 2 weeks after the filling. Great comfort and no sensitivity at all were reported by the patient.
Diagnosis
- On the x-ray examination, a mesial translucency (initial caries) was found on tooth 1.6.
- The tooth presented an old class I composite restoration.
- Marginal inflammation and plaque were present.
- No symptoms were referred by the patient.
Treatment Plan
- Isolation
- Caries removal
- Matrix placement
- Adhesion
- Centripetal build-up technique
- Bulk restoration with SDR® Plus Bulk Fill Flowable
- Occlusal restoration
Clinical Workflow
Step 1:
The situation after rubber dam isolation.
Step 2:
Initial cavity preparation, protecting the adjacent tooth with a Palodent1 WedgeGuard.
Step 3:
Class II cavity prepared.
Step 4:
The complete Palodent1 system in place: sectional matrix, wedge and ring.
Step 5:
Buccal view of the Palodent1 system.
Step 6:
Selective enamel etching procedure with Conditioner2.
Step 7:
Adhesive application with a universal adhesive, Prime&Bond3.
Step 8:
Transformation of class II into class I, restoring the interproximal wall with Spectra ST4 composite in shade A2.
Step 9:
Transformation of a big class I into a small class I, using SDR® Plus material in one increment up to 4 mm.
Step 10:
The situation after the application of SDR® Plus material.
Step 11:
Occlusal surface restored using Spectra ST4 composite in shade A2.
Step 12:
The situation after rubber dam removal.
Step 13:
Occlusal check
Step 14:
2 weeks control
1 Depending on market location, Palodent® Plus or Palodent® V3
2 Depending on market location, DeTrey® Conditioner 36 or Caulk® 34% Tooth Conditioner<
3 Depending on market location, Prime&Bond adhesives are available as either Prime&Bond elect®, Prime&Bond active®, or Prime&Bond Universal™
4 Depending on market location, Spectra ST composites are available as either TPH Spectra® ST, Ceram.x Spectra® ST, or Neo Spectra® ST
