Published: October 2023 | Clinical Level: Advanced | Downloadable Version: Available
Contemporary operative dentistry offers a material palette that did not exist a decade ago. Published: October 2023 | Clinical Level: Advanced |
Using a universal adhesive (e.g., Scotchbond Universal, All-Bond Universal) in self-etch mode for dentin: Note: For enamel margins, apply a second coat
Note: For enamel margins, apply a second coat of adhesive or use a separate etch step. Note: For enamel margins
G.V. Black advocated for extending margins into cleansable areas. Modern practice rejects this in favor of minimally invasive preparations, relying on the patient's ability to clean and the adhesive seal to prevent recurrence at the margin.