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Post-Cementation Review of Ceramic Veneers

Dr. Attilio Sommella

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Post-Cementation Review of Ceramic Veneers

The post bonding review phase of ceramic veneers requires concentration and clinical precision to ensure the success of the prosthetic restorative treatment. Inspection and careful removal of any residual cement, especially in interproximal areas, is essential to maintain the biological health of periodontal tissues, the stability of contact points, and the quality of marginal adaptation.

Garrison® FitStrip™ abrasive strips offer an effective, controlled, and minimally invasive solution for performing this step with precision. Thanks to their thin, flexible, and modular design, they allow easy access to interproximal spaces and enable refinement ahead of the final polishing and glossing phases. During this step, both polishing and glossing are crucial to achieving optimal results in esthetics and periodontal health.

A small instrument that makes a big clinical difference: integrating FitStrip into the post cementation protocol means improving the quality of the outcome and increasing the predictability of ceramic veneer treatments.

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Figure 1: Post bonding review

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Figure 2: FitStrip™ is the ideal aid for refining interproximal areas. Any residual cement or adhesive can be easily removed in just a few FitStrip passes. Use of the thinnest strips is recommended.

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Figure 3: Thanks to its minimal thickness, comfortable plastic holder and, most importantly, the ability to make the strip more or less flexible, FitStrip can perfectly follow the mesial and distal contours of the teeth.

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Figure 4: Reviewing the cervical area using a mini curette completes the ceramic veneer finishing process.
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Figure 5: The final steps include using a polishing cup and prophy brush in combination with polishing paste to refine the polishing and surface shine of the ceramic veneer.
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Figure 6: Review completed.

About the Author

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Dr. Attilio Sommella

Attilio Sommella, Dental Technician (DT)/ Dr. in Naples, mainly deals with aesthetics in fixed prosthetics. Graduated in dental technology at the IPSIA Casanova in Naples in 1985. Graduated in Dental Medicine in 2016, from the Instituto Superior de Cièncias da Saude-Norte (Portugal).

Several interventions have been supported as a lecturer at various Italian universities. Author of numerous articles in national and international journals, he is an international speaker dealing mainly with aesthetics; as well as the creator of a simplified working system for ceramics "The engraving cards", for which a regular patent was filed in 1999. His first publication made him the author of the book "The incisal margin, a strong point in the expression of an incisive", published in Italian by Teamwork Media Srl and in English by Palmeri Publishing Inc. Canada.

He is a member of the scientific committee of the Dentaldialogue and Teamwork Clinic. Winner of the AIOP – ANTLO "Roberto Polcan" International Award. Year 2006.

Co-author of the book "Veneers. Minimally invasive reconstructions. Clinical-technical aspects", published by Teamwork Media Italia. Edition produced in several languages.
- Creator of the new calibrated drills "AS Deep Marckers and AS-micro Deep Marckers" produced by Horico Dental.
- Creator of the minimally invasive micrometric tooth reduction technique.
- Creator of the new preparation design for ceramic veneers called "self-centering geometric preparation".
- Creator of the analog impression technique for ceramic veneers with the "modified" metal matrix.