a new technique creates perfect "contacts" for posterior resin fillings

Recent restorative treatment was completed on this patient involving the removal of an existing amalgam filling. This particular patient had symptoms of sensitivity and slight biting pressure discomfort prior to treatment. This shows the preoperative view of the metal filling:

 

After removal of the filling shown, several steps were taken to isolate and treat the delicate tooth structure underneath. This picture shows the tooth with isolation and placement of a temporary band. The temporary band placed allows the new filling to have near perfect identical contact with the adjacent tooth. This aids in maintaining healthy gingiva and prevents "food trapping" and prevents future bone loss. This picture shows the tooth prior to resin placement:

 

The last picture shows the completed restoration: