Dr. Ahmed Soliman Idris started using the Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution 2 years ago. We caught up with him to find out how the Class II Solution has helped him better manage restorative performance and give his patients an improved Class II experience.

Please explain briefly why you choose a career in dentistry?
For me, dentistry is a science combined with art and this is what I like. The passion of changing a person`s life by creating a beautiful, healthy smile is one of the most intangible rewards of being a dentist.

What does “Class II” mean to your practice?
Class II restorations are part of my daily work. On average, I am filling around 5 to 6 cavities per day which represents around 30% of the total restorations I am doing - getting this procedure right the first time is essential.

In your opinion, what is the most challenging part of a Class II composite restoration?
I think the most challenging part of a Class II restoration is the creation of a proper contact. The main difficulty is to make a proper contouring of the contact area in a short time and with great precision to avoid food accumulation and subsequent periodontal problems later on.

 

For how long have you been using the Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution?
I have been using the Palodent V3 sectional matrix system with great success for 2 years. 8 months ago, my Dentsply Sirona sales representative visited my clinic and conducted a demo on the new Prime&Bond universal. He also gave me a sample of SDR and ceram.x SphereTEC which enabled me to try and see if the products stacked up against the current system I was using. Since then, I have been using the complete Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution daily and I am totally satisfied with the results I achieve.

There is a variety of Class II materials on the market. Why do you choose to use the Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution?
I chose the Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution because of the precision and the simplicity it offers. Dentsply Sirona provides you with the complete solution and takes in consideration the fine details of each step of the Class II restoration to make the overall restoration a success.

Which product from the Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution do you prefer most and why?
Palodent V3, because it completely solved the main challenge of a Class II restoration which is creating a proper contact. Palodent V3 is not just a ring but a full solution including the matrices, wedges and the wedge guards, which when used together saves a lot of time.

Success factors for a dental practice are profitability, image and safety. How has using the Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution enabled you to reach these 3 keys success factors for your practice?
Dentsply Sirona’s Class II Solution provides me with an academic and professional dental practice with perfect clinical longevity and minimal post-operative complications. Complaints of postoperative pain has dramatically decreased after using the proper equipment to restore contacts and allows for the proper isolation protocol to be followed. My patients receive a better treatment in a shorter timeframe and excellent results. The satisfaction of my patients has a positive impact on the overall health of my practice. Most of my patients are now referred through word of mouth.

Class II is a critical player in practice’s success. What advice would you give to colleagues to perform these restorations with confidence?
It is really important to have proper cavity isolation and use suitable instruments and materials. Some clinicians are using a mix of products and materials from different companies. While this approach can play out successfully, it can also lead to unpredictable outcomes. Using the full Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution makes the procedure more efficient and the outcome more predictable. I have already recommended the Class II Solution to many colleagues.

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies – Besides from the Class II Solution do you recommend any other products?
Yes I do. I would recommend CEREC as I have already been using it in my clinic since 2007. CAD/CAM technology has conquered its position in the world of dentistry, and now we can see the difference in term of quality and time consumption when we use digital dentistry in place of the traditional methods. For me, the advantages of CEREC are:
- User friendly software.
- Innovative and new updates that we receive directly from Dentsply Sirona.
- The quality of the scanners which give us accurate optical impressions.
- From the patient point of view, they can get their crown in the same day with no need for unpleasant impressions in their mouth. This is a real comfort for them.