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cosmetic dentistry section

FIG 8 After 3 cycles of resin infiltration

FIG 9 At the end of appointment 3 FIG 10 At the end of appointment 4

FIG 11 Post operative retracted view FIG 12

hours, Composite buildups on polishing with a follow up. light curing for 20 seconds. She chose mono
canine to canine and Icon resin infiltration chromatic restorations as opposed to too
on premolars) with gross finish. Mock ups TECHNIQUE much polychromia. Build ups were cured
done in house with composites since we Rubber dam was applied to ensure isolation under K Y Jelly to eliminate free monomer
didn’t have time to make one from the lab- supported with floss ties. Total etch tech- radicals thus causing discoloration of the
oratory. nique was carried out followed by air abra- restorations. Appropriate finishing and pol-
Third Appointment: Worked on the first sion with 37% phosphoric acid for 15-20 ishing protocols were carried out with 3M
premolars. seconds and thoroughly washed. Universal discs and Eve twists from Ivoclar followed by
Fourth Appointment: Re-evaluation and bond was applied and scrubbed followed by diamond paste polishing with a cotton buff.

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