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ration is minimally invasive (and in enamel to ensure maximum GINGIVAL RETRACTION AND IMPRESSIONS
bond strength) as we back trace our steps from the final restorations A double cord technique was used for gingival retraction and the
in terms of shape. A 0.5 mm depth gauge was used to mark the buc- impression was made in addition silicone (Zhermack).The bite is
cal reduction. Incisal reduction was 1.5 mm on the mockup. The recorded in a bite registration paste (Occlufast- Zhermack) and
proximal contacts were broken to make a slice preparation since photographs are taken for stump shade communication and final
composites were previously placed and it is always better to wrap the shade. The restorations should blend in with the rest of the teeth.
composite under the ceramic. This way the dentin is replaced by a Hence finding the closest match is important and most times con-
more resilient material composite and the enamel is replaced by a sulting with a colleague helps with finding the right shade tab.
stiffer & stronger ceramic. BIS ACRYL TEMPORARIES are fixed with spot etching and spot
bonding in the interim period. The inter papillary area is sufficient-

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