Your first molar Class II Composite restoration. You might find yourself liking it more than amalgam! But then again, you may like amalgam more…So try it out and see what fits you best!
There are many ways to do composite, and this is just one out of the many! Try experimenting around till you find a technique that works for you.
Mylar and fill! A bit harder than amalgam right?!
This will be on your practical! Keep close attention to undercuts, voids, and collapsed marginal ridges, as these are the most common things they mark points off of.
A better preparation makes a better restoration! Make sure you have a good 20 MO for your practical to ensure a smooth sailing restoration.
Same old same old :). Remember that the dovetail is divergent here unlike the #14 MO restoration!
A mini version of your #19 Class II Preparation. Same ideas and concepts!
An in-depth video on how to complete Class II restorations! Includes tips on how to avoid collapsed marginal ridges.
Your first box restoration! It will be tricky at first but with practice you’ll get the hang of it. Remember to let the amalgam harden a little bit before pulling the matrix band out!
Having a sharp enamel hatchet is essential to producing A+ smooth preps!
Class IIs require extra attention to measurements so be careful when drilling and instrumenting your tooth!
This is what your practical will be on so make sure you learn how to do this efficiently and accurately!
The better your prep is, the easier your amalgam restoration will be :)
Very simple and just like the others! Remember to properly condense all the retentive features.
Your first time using a Tofflemire Matrix! Make sure to not take out the band too early or all your work will collapse!
Your first amalgam restoration! It’ll take a couple tries to get the perfect one, but don’t worry and just keep practicing :)
Snake eye preps…the fastest one you’ll ever complete…
Couple of new terms to learn…but no worries! It’ll all come with practice.
Remember to make BOTH of the dovetails divergent!
Tip: Follow the secondary fissures when creating the dovetail
First prep? NO worries. After this video, you’ll be a pro in no time. Good luck and have fun!