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January 20, 2025

Clinical Case: Self-adhesive post cementation, adhesive core build-up and self-adhesive crown cementation

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, and 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative.


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About the Case

An endodontically treated molar of a 45-year-old male patient was restored with a fibre post core build-up and a monolithic zirconia crown. 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement was used for the self-adhesive placement of both the post and the final crown. 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative were used for the core build-up.

Initial situation.

Trial fitting of post for length assessment.

Application of 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement to the root canal with elongation tip.

Light-cure after seating of the post and cement excess clean-up.

Application of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive for core build-up.

Core build-up after light-cure.

Final preparation.

Cleaning of preparation at final seating appointment.

Rinsing and air-drying of preparation.

Sandblasting of zirconia crown bond surface.

Seated crown with excess outflow.

Tack-cure of cement excess.

Excess clean-up with probe.

Final situation (buccal view).

Final situation (occlusal view).

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