A method to restore root caries

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Great case submitted by Dr. Ahmad Fayd.

I get these root caries frequently, where the occlusal surface is usually intact with a huge defect on the root. In my opinion, to include the occlusal surfaces and make classic class 2 preps for these teeth would weaken them. Here is a great case where I used Greater Curve and created windows.

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Coarse diamond used to make the hole in the matrix

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After prime and bond

After prime and bond - then inject some flowable and snow plow with your favorite composite. In this case I used Majesty flow and Exquisite.

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Composite cured through the hole

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After the removal of the matrix, cure again

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Thanks for reading.

Any thoughts and suggestion would be welcomed!