Questo articolo esamina le funzioni biomeccaniche dei cunei e analizza i vantaggi delle soluzioni più moderne, tra cui 3D Fusion™, Strata-G™, Wedge Wands™, rispetto ai cunei tradizionali in legno.
This case highlights the diagnosis and management of early Class II lesions using a contemporary matrix system — the Quad Matrix by Garrison — combined with Shofu’s bioactive composite restorative material.
A healthy 44 year old female presented to the practice exhibiting marginal failure on old composite restorations #30DO and 31MO along with a small erosive pit noted on the mesiobuccal cusp tip of tooth #30.
A 71 year old ASA II female with medical history significant for controlled hypertension and hypercholesteremia presented to the practice with a clinical concern of marginal failure and sensitivity with her amalgam restoration on #28DOL.
A healthy 34 year old male with a 5+ year history of energy drink consumption presented to the practice for restoration of dentin caries on teeth #18MO, 19DOB and 20DO. On radiographic examination the raw findings were: caries: #20M2D3,
A 41 year old ASA I female maintaining controlled iron deficiency anemia presented to the practice exhibiting a mesial marginal ridge fracture on tooth #13M with existing MOD composite restoration. This tooth also featured an open contact
The new Garrison “Quad” system of matrices, bifurcated wedges, and directional separator rings represents a significant advancement in simplifying and optimizing the management of direct Class II restorations, especially for back-to-back cavities
Restoring a Class 2 defect may seem simple—just place a slice of composite into the cavity and cure it—but this approach neglects crucial factors like contacts, contours, and gingival health.
A 40-year-old woman visited our office with sensitivity to cold and food getting stuck in her lower right quadrant. Unfortunately, her fear of dentistry had caused her to delay seeking treatment for months.
The patient came to our observation reporting a domestic trauma (Ellis class II) that led to the fracture of element 2.1. A study model with associated diagnostic wax-up is made beforehand for the purpose of making a silicone key.
Interproximal space management is a very important issue in clear aligners therapy. This case presented crowding in upper and lower arches. It was treated with clear aligner therapy through a digital planification. The interproximal reduction (IPR) was carefully planned.