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Putty index technique - How to layer composite over it?



In cases of class IV restorations, it becomes mandatory to restore the tooth to iys ideal form and contour to make the restoration look aesthetic.


One of the technique commonly followed is the palatal index technique. This technique helps us in building the palatal missing wall first over which other increments are layered.


The palatal configuration is recorded from the laboratory fabricated index with the help of putty. Layering this putty with composite is sometimes tacky.


This video demonstrates the method to layer the putty index in aneasier and controlled manner.


Music - Time (Pen Perry Remix) by Hans Zimmer

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