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Restoration of a Microdont Using the Resin Composite Injection Technique With a Fully Digital Workflow: A Flexible
K Watanabe1, A Tichy2, K Kamoi3
1Keiichiro Watanabe, DDS, PhD, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Operative Dentistry
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Summary
A novel flexible 3D-printed resin index offers a predictable solution for microdontia restorations. This technique improves accuracy and esthetics compared to rigid indices, addressing challenges with undercuts.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Microdontia is a common condition causing esthetic concerns.
- Direct composite restorations are a viable treatment for microdontia.
- Traditional free-hand composite placement is technique-sensitive.
