Bite forming of occlusal composite restoration

The bite-forming technique of posterior composite restoration is presented. Before preparation, the tooth surface is coated with a separating varnish. The occlusal anatomy of self-cured composite is bite formed by bare opposing teeth. Subsequent finishing is considerably simplified by the ability to peel excess composite from the varnished tooth surface. Finishing and detailing are further simplified by use of top-cut and top-safe superfine diamond points. A "free matrix" is used for Class II restorations.