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Step-by-step instructions
3.1 Shade selection
ChemFil
Rock restorative offers five shade options: A1, A2, A3, A4 Opaque, Contrast
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White.
3.2 Cavity preparation
1. In all cavity classes cavity preparation may be kept to the minimum required for car-
ies removal and for preparation of butt joint margins.
2. Prepare for a restoration thickness of more than 1 mm.
3. Prepare butt joints – avoid bevelled margins.
4. Rinse surface with water spray and carefully remove excess rinsing water with air
spray. Do not desiccate the tooth substance – cavity surface should be moist.
5. Use cotton rolls or rubber dam to isolate the cavity from contamination.
3.3 Placement of matrix
1. In Class II cavities place a matrix (e.g. AutoMatrix
matrix system) and wedge. Burnishing of the matrix band will improve contact and
contour. Pre-wedging or BiTine
2. Use a dead soft, thin matrix band. Contact surface of steel matrix can be coated
with a water soluble or petroleum lubricating jelly.
3. In Class V cavities cervical matrices may be used.
3.4 Pulp protection
1. In deep cavities cover the dentin close to the pulp (less than 1 mm) with a hard-
setting calcium hydroxide liner (Dycal
structions for Use) leaving the rest of the cavity surface free for bonding.
3.5 Application
Time after activation
Mixing
Working time
Waiting time before further manipulation/finishing
3.5.1 Activation of the capsule
1. Activate the capsule by pressing the capsule onto a stable surface and depressing
the plunger to its limit (at this position the plunger will overlap by about 2 mm).
3.5.2 Mixing
1. Immediately place the activated capsule in a capsule mixer (4000-4600 oscilla-
tions/minute) and mix for 15 seconds unless stated otherwise in Table 1:
ring placement is advocated.
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calcium hydroxide liner, see complete In-
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matrix system or Palodent
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15 seconds unless stated
otherwise in Table 1
1 minute 30 seconds
6 minutes
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