| EverStick
hybrid bridge
Step-by-step:
- During the first session the old fillings were removed from the upper
first premolar and molar. Using dental floss as a measurement two-pieces
of EverStick fibers were cut and pressed together using tweezers. The
fiber bundle was moistened with flow-micro hybrid composite. After etching
and bonding, the borders of the proximal cavities were sealed with a
layer of flow composite that was light cured. Then a thin layer of flow
composite was applied on the cavities and the EverStick fiber bundle
was positioned to its place. Finally, the light curing of the fiber
bundle was done using the Turbo-curing tip. The pontic and the associating
structures on the supporting teeth were constructed using universal
micro hybrid composite in layers.
- Occlusion was checked and all the other surfaces, including the base
of the frame, were finished and polished. The whole bridge was then
treated with phosphoric acid gel and non-filler resin and light cured.
Oxygen inhibition layer was removed with ethanol saturated cotton balls.
The occlusion of the upper jaw was checked a week later. In the same
session a fiber reinforced bridge was constructed for the lower jaw.
- The amalgam was removed from the lower second molar and the provisional
glass ionomer protection was then removed from the lower first premolar.
The lingual surface of the lower canine and the lower incisor were prepared
with a finishing-diamond bur. Two EverStick fibers for the bridge frame
were cut to suitable length with the help of dental floss as measurement.
In addition, an extra piece of fiber for joining together lower second
premolar and lower second molar was cut. The fiber bundles were joined
and moistened with flow composite. The prepared fiber was placed in
a light protected container.
- Some height was built with composite to the lower second premolar
prior to the placing of the fiber. After light curing the adhesive the
base and the proximal edges of the cavity were contoured with flow composite.
The proximal cavity of the second molar was sealed and contoured with
flow composite. After light curing a thin layer of flow composite was
applied into the cavities and on the lingual surfaces of the lower incisor
and the lower canine. The fiber bundle was placed into the cavities.
The fiber bundle was light cured gradually the final light curing was
done with a Turbo curing tip. The pontic and the associating structures
on the supporting teeth were prepared with micro hybrid composite. After
light curing a primary finishing was done for the bridge. Occlusion
was controlled and all the other surfaces finished. Following finishing
and polishing the bridge was treated with phosphoric acid gel and resin
as described above. It was then light cured and the oxygen inhibition
layer was removed with ethanol.
- Two further appointments were arranged in one week's intervals to
control the occlusion level. After six months during a control appointment
both bridges are found to be in a faultless condition. A slight reduction
of the upper and lower second premolars intercuspidation for the side
movements was done.
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