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Class II restoration on 1st molars with myQuickmat Prime – Dr. Javier Tapia Guadix

Class II restoration on 1st molars with myQuickmat Prime

Dr. Javier Tapia Guadix

Dr Javier Tapia BioEmulation

Dr. Javier Tapia-Guadix, DDS, CG Artist

Javier Tapia Guadix was born in 1978 in Madrid, Spain. He graduated from the European University of Madrid with a dental degree in 2003 and served as an associate professor in the Prosthetics Department in 2004. In 2005, he began his career as a professional computer graphics artist, specialising in illustration, animation, and application development. That same year, he was honoured with the Collegiate Merit Award by the Spanish College of Dentists from the 1st Region.

In 2010, Javier co-founded the Bio-Emulation group with Panaghiotis Bazos and Gianfranco Politano. This international group comprises experts in biomimetic dentistry, including clinicians, researchers, and technicians. He also works as a consultant and developer for various dental companies including GC and Polydentia and has been a member of the GC Europe Restorative Advisory Board since 2010. He is also key opinion leader for several companies including GC, Zeiss, EVE rotary, Polydentia, Velopex and LM instruments.

Javier is an official reviewer for the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. He works in private practice in Madrid and Barcelona, focusing on restorative dentistry and aesthetics. Additionally, he is an associate professor in the postgraduate aesthetics program at the European University of Madrid and collaborates with other universities across Europe.

As international lecturer, Javier has participated in over 400 congresses, hands-on courses, and live courses. He has published numerous articles on restorative dentistry, dental photography, and the use of computers in dentistry.

caso clinico

The patient came to our attention for a periodic control; preliminary analysis evidenced a secondary caries on molar #46 due to leakage of an old composite restoration.

The following case study shows the step-by-step replacement procedure of the old restoration using the Polydentia myQuickmat Prime sectional matrix system with integrated wedges.

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1: Preoperative view of the 4th quadrant evidencing the old composite restoration to be replaced on molar 46 MO.

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2: The quadrant under isolation with a rubber dam.

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3: Cavity preparation: the clinical situation after removal of the old restoration, cleaning of the proximal area and disinfection.

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4: Molar #46 equipped with Quickmat Prime matrix and myRing Prime.

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5: Occlusal view of the sectional matrix system myQuickmat Prime in place.

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6: Restoration of the mesial proximal wall on molar #46.

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7: The restored proximal wall after removal of the sectional matrix system.

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8: Restoration and modeling of the occlusal surface.

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9: The final outcome after finishing and polishing.

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10: Lingual view of the final outcome showing the round, natural morphology of the restored proximal wall on molar 46.

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11: Immediate postoperative images after rubber dam removal.

conclusioni

The myQuickmat Prime system simplifies the protocol for Class II posterior restorations making the entire process easier and faster.
The myTines Prime naturally guide insertion and stabilize the myRing Prime making impossible the ring from slipping out.
The integrated wedges of the myTines perfectly fulfil the function of teeth separators (bilateral) and shape the matrix cervically. They don’t make you regret the wedge at all.
The Quickmat Prime matrix with its anatomical curvature cervical to occlusal, design a natural curvature and a contact point close to the equator.

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