Page 24 - DP Vol 22 No 1

AESTHETICS

Fig 8: Once the fillings were removed, a caries indicating dye was used Fig 9: Air abrasion was carried out using a stream of a 29 microns
to verify if there is any residual secondary caries. The peripheral decay aluminum oxide particles to remove biofilm and improve bonding
free area (Peripheral Seal Zone) was achieved to allow predictable
bonding on a sound substrate and a strong marginal seal.

Fig 10: Rubber dam isolation. Selective etch technique with 37% Fig 11: Frosted appearance of the enamel and disinfected surface of
phosphoric acid dentin ready for bonding.
Bonding was carried out with 3M ESPE Single Bond universal following
the 35 seconds rule. 20 seconds scrubbing- 5 seconds air dry and 10
seconds of light curing with 3M Elipar Deep cure

Fig 12: Build up completed with 3M Easy match natural shade Fig 13: Post operative situation. Seamless integration of composite
compules (heated). Curing was done for 40 seconds occlusally restorations with the tooth structure. Finishing and polishing was carried
and 20 seconds buccally and lingually with K Y Jelly to remove the out using 3M Sof-lex discs and spirals. Lucida with buff was used for final
oxygen inhibition zone gloss.

Fig 14: Post operative IOPA
24 Dental Practice I January-February 2026 I Vol 22 No 1