CLASS II COMPOSITE RESIN RESTORATION USING ORTHODONTIC BANDS

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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2005;32(1):13-17.
Published online February 28, 2005.

CLASS II COMPOSITE RESIN RESTORATION USING ORTHODONTIC BANDS

성균관대학교 의과대학 삼성서울병원 치과진료부 소아치과

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박성동, 박기태

성균관대학교 의과대학 삼성서울병원 치과진료부 소아치과

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Abstract

Children and teenagers have a higher frequency of proximal surface caries in the posterior teeth than adults. For proximal restoration, class II amalgam or stainless steel crown has been widely used in the past, however composite resin restoration is getting ore popular due to it's superior cosmetic appearance. When applying composite resin on proximal area, various types of matrix bands can be utilized according to the operator's reference or skill. Such bands have several clinical effects including suitability for proximal margin, reduction of micro-leakage, moisture-control against saliva and ease finishing and polishing. In this case report, orthodontic bands were utilized instead of matrix bands as a remedy for proximal restorations in both primary and permanent teeth and their clinical advantages are as follows. 1. Orthodontic bands showed superior marginal adaptation compared to conventional matrix bands and moisture-control against saliva was excellent. 2. While applying composite resin, deformation of restoration material was estimated to be insignificant due to he rigidity of the orthodontic bands. 3. Natural tooth contour of the orthodontic bands facilitates to reproduce proximal tooth contour of the restoration. 4. In general, pediatric dentists are accustomed to applying orthodontic bands and this may allow pediatric dentists to make proximal composite restorations more efficiently than other dental specialists.

Key Words: Matrix bands; Orthodontic bands; Proximal caries; Composite resin