Case Report: A Predictable Technique to Establish Occlusal Contact in Extensive Direct Composite Resin Restorations: The DSO-Technique

This paper describes the application technique of direct shaping by occlusion (DSO) for large composite restorations including the entire occlusal surface. For this technique, matrix bands and wedges are inserted without interference with antagonists in the desired occlusion. The final increment of...

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Published inOperative dentistry Vol. 41; no. S7; p. S96
Main Authors Opdam, Njm, Skupien, J A, Kreulen, C M, Roeters, Jjm, Loomans, Bac, Huysmans, Mc Dnjm
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2016
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Summary:This paper describes the application technique of direct shaping by occlusion (DSO) for large composite restorations including the entire occlusal surface. For this technique, matrix bands and wedges are inserted without interference with antagonists in the desired occlusion. The final increment of soft-composite resin is shaped by letting the patient occlude on the uncured composite. Due to the nature of the technique, special care has to be taken for moisture control and handling of contamination. The procedure, advantages, and limitations of the technique are discussed.
ISSN:1559-2863
DOI:10.2341/13-112-t