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Restoration of incisal edge on central incisors with Unica proximal – Dr Cristian Scognamiglio e Dr Alessandro Perucchi

Restoration of incisal edge on central incisors with Unica proximal

by Dr. Cristian Scognamiglio e Dr. Alessandro Perucchi

Dr Cristian Scognamiglio

DDS, Master in oral surgery

Graduated with honours from the University of Varese (Italy) in 2018.
Since 2020, Dr. Scognamiglio works at his own clinic with Dr. Perucchi in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Active as a researcher and speaker at several national and international congresses, since 2022 he is an opinion leader for Polydentia SA.

Member of the professional societies SSO, DDS, EAO and ITI.

Dr Alessandro Perucchi

DDS, specialist in oral surgery

Dr. Perucchi graduated in dentistry in 2005 in Bern. In 2011 he obtained the title of SSO specialist in oral surgery. In 2012 he opened his own dental clinic in Mendrisio. Since 2007 has been teaching at universities and training courses in Switzerland and Europe. Author of several scientific publications.

Member of the professional societies SSO, EAO, fellow ITI and founder of MINEC and DDS.

clinical case

The patient, dissatisfied with his smile, came to our practice asking to fix the two central broken incisors.
The following case study shows the step-by-step restoration procedure using the Polydentia Unica proximal anterior matrix.

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1: Pre-operative view of the broken incisal edges on incisors 11 and 21.

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2: Etching process.

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3: Unica Proximal matrices in place; Their specially designed shape provides good visibility and access to the working area, making the built up of a correct incisal edge on both, 11 and 21 very easy.

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4: Restoration of the incisal edges on incisors 11 and 21. The contouring of the matrix reproduces the natural proximal morphologhy of the tooth.

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5: Restored incisors 11 and 21 after finishing and polishing, front view.

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6: Direct comparison between the pre-operatory situation (left)

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and the final outcome (right).

conclusion

In this clinical case, we performed a Class IV restoration on the incisal edges of the patient’s two upper incisors. We used Unica Proximal stainless steel matrices, which are specifically designed for anterior restorations of Classes III and IV.

Thanks to the cervical labio-palatal arch, the matrix can be easily slid subgingivally, thereby increasing its stability (even without a wedge).

The restoration process was quick and straightforward, resulting in the restoration of natural anatomical tooth morphology.

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