Clinical Case: Is it possible to do more with less? Cracking the chameleon effect

About the Case

The dental chameleon effect is a term given to the pursuit of mimicking the natural color of teeth. Ideally, we could create this effect with limited filling materials, making our lives easier. In this case, I used one composite shade of 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive to restore multiple-size Class III anterior lesions. The results are amazing in their ability to match tooth structure and blend beautifully when transilluminated. I was very impressed with the results and simplicity in shade choice.

Preoperative. Monomer degradation, broken and aged restorations

Preparation from the facial. Variable class III restorations with bevels.

Lingual view of preparations

Immediate post operative. 

Transillumination showing hard to perceive junction.

3 week follow up.

Dr. Adam Hodges

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