Page 40 - DP Vol 17 No 4 ok

cosmetic section

FIG 13: The cavity was carefully dried with oil-free FIG 14: Application of Solobond Plus primer (VOCO) to
compressed air. It is essential to avoid overdrying the enamel and dentine for 30sec using a disposable
the dentine. brush.

FIG 12: Rinsing off the etching gel and loosened
fragments of tooth structure using compressed
air and water spray.
FIG 15: Excess is carefully blown off using oil-free FIG 16: Application of Solobond Plus adhesive (VOCO)
compressed air. to the enamel and dentine for 15sec using a dispos-
able brush

FIG 17: Excess is carefully blown off using oil-free FIG 18: The bond was light-cured for 20sec. FIG 19: Filling the defect with a dual-curing core com-
compressed air posite (Rebilda DC, VOCO) from the mini-cartridge
using an angled application tip with a 360° rotation.

FIG 20: The cavity was slowly and carefully filled FIG 21: The defect completely filled with core FIG 22: The surface of the dual-curing core composite
with core material avoiding the inclusion of air composite was light-cured for 40sec using a light-curing lamp.
bubbles.
Continued on page 42 >>
40 Dental Practice // January-February 2021 // Vol 17 No 4