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Figure 23. The Push-Pull contact forming Figure 26. The injection molding process
instrument was inserted into the preparation, was completed in the same manner as with
and the matrix was pushed against tooth #13 the MO on #13. After the ring, matrix and
to ensure a broad proximal contact. wedge were removed, excess composite on
the occlusal, buccal, and lingual surface
was removed, and occlusion was verified. Figure 29. The periapical radiograph
shows intact proximal contact between
teeth #12 and # 13. The proximal margins
are smooth, with no overhangs.
Dr. Abdelhady grad-
uated from the Cairo
Figure 24. The composite “spot-welds” were University Dental School
cured for 5 seconds each while the Push-Pull and practices in
instrument was held firmly in place. Figure 27. The Bioclear three-step “Rock- Sunnyside, Queens.
Star” polishing protocol was performed to
obtain a smooth and shiny restoration.
Dr. Volker practices in
Sunnyside, Queens.
Figure 25. Resultant contour after curing.
Figure 28. Final polished restoration with
tight proximal contact and anatomic shape.
NYU Dentistry
Senior Awards Ceremony
During the May 10, 2023 event, the NYU Class 2023
dental students Juhee Kim and Jennifer Magalhaes re-
ceived the AGD Award. This award has been established
to recognize senior dental students from each dental
school in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
who exhibit potential for becoming outstanding general
dentists. The award is open to AGD student members in
their senior year of dental school who have indicated a
desire to practice general dentistry. Both awardees were
selected by AGD NYU faculty for their excellence in
academics and clinical patient care.
Dr. Kim works as a general dentist in private practice
and Dr. Magalhaes is in a GPR program.
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