DPR

Fig. 01 The patient presented with recurrent decay beneath an existing restoration on tooth No. 20.

Fig. 02 The decay is removed and fender wedge is placed.

Fig. 03 The restoration is etched in the total-etch mode for 15 seconds.

Fig. 04 Scotchbond Universal Adhesive is applied vigorously for 20 seconds.

Fig. 05 The adhesive is air-dried for five seconds.

Fig. 06 The remaining adhesive is light cured for an additional 10 seconds.

Fig. 07 A flowable liner is placed.

Fig. 08 A layer of Filtek Supreme Ultra in shade A1B is added.

Fig. 09 The composite material is shaped using a Hu-Friedy Mini 4 Composite Instrument.

Fig. 10 The composite material is light cured for 10 seconds.

Fig. 11 A second layer of Filtek Supreme Ultra in shade A2E is placed and sculpted in a vertical incremental layering technique to allow for polymerization shrinkage.

Fig. 12 The composite material is cured for an additional 10 seconds.

Fig. 13 The restoration is adjusted to allow for proper occlusion.

Fig. 14 A Sof-Lex Spiral Finishing Wheel removes initial scratches in the composite material.

Fig. 15 A Sof-Lex Spiral Polishing Wheel removes any remaining imperfections and provides a lifelike shine.

Fig. 16 The finished restoration.