A case study by Dr. Carlos Eduardo Sabrosa, DDS, MSD, DScD featuring 3M™ RelyX™ Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement.
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Fig. 1: Initial Situation with a molar tooth in need of endodontic treatment and subsequent crown placement.
Fig. 3: Temporization with 3M™ Protemp™ 4 Temporization Material.
Fig. 2: Tooth preparation after post placement and core build up with a low shrink composite. Retraction in place. Impression with polyether impression materials.
Fig. 4: Fabrication of Lithium disilicate crown (IPS e.max® CAD).
Fig. 5: Tooth preparation after removal of the temporary restoration and mechanical cleaning of the tooth (e.g. pumice paste). Note the healthy gingiva.
Fig. 6: Tooth preparation after rubber dam placement for isolation.
Fig. 7: Apply 3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive to the bonding surface rubbing it in for 20 seconds.
Fig. 8: Gently air thin adhesive with oil-free air for five seconds until the solvent is evaporated and no more ripples are observed.
Fig. 9: Etch the crown with hydrofluoric acid after try in and rinse with water. Air dry with oil-free air.
Fig. 11: Dispense 3M™ RelyX™ Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement directly into the crown. Firmly seat the crown under finger pressure.
Fig. 12: Tack cure for 1-2 seconds.(!) Tip: Do not exceed recommended tack cure time, otherwise clean-up will be difficult. For a controlled time, use 3M™ Elipar™ S10 LED Curing Light or 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light tack curing function.
Fig. 13: Remove excess cement with a scaler. (!)Tip: Hold the crown in place.
Fig. 14: Light cure for 20 seconds per surface. Finish and polish as needed.
Fig. 15: Immediate final clinical situation.
Fig. 16: Beautifully healed gingiva after three months.
© 3M 2018. All rights reserved. Dr. Sabrosa has received an honorarium from 3M Oral Care.
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