Composite restoration of opposing class – II cavities

Introduction:

A 22-year old man had visited our clinic complaining about blackish discoloration on the upper right back tooth region.

Treatment plan:

As a part of Evidence-based treatment, we took full mouth OPG. After examining the preoperative OPG, our dental experts decided for

• Replacement of old fractured and discolored fillings i.r.t 14 using composites.
• Composite restoration i.r.t 15.

Treatment procedure:

• Pre-operative photographs were taken.
• Old composite filling i.r.t 14 was removed.
• Preparation of the teeth for restoration i.r.t 14 and 15 were done.
• Etching i.r.t 14 and 15 were done.
• Matrix placement followed by bonding agent application i.r.t 14 was done.
• Light curing of the bonding agent was done i.r.t 14.
• Incremental placement of composites i.r.t 14 was done.
• Finishing of the restoration i.r.t 14 was done.
• Matrix placement followed by bonding agent application i.r.t 15 was done.
• Light curing of the bondig agent was done i.r.t 15 was done.
• Finishing and polishing of the restorations were done.
• High points are checked for and corrected.
• Postoperative photographs were taken.
• The patient was advised for oral prophylaxis.

Follow up:

• Patient was recalled after 6 months for regular follow up.