Lingual root Class V caries on #18
Posted on August 08 2018
Lingual root caries on molars can be hard to access and keep isolated.
Before
Step 1
Class V subgingival caries on the mesial lingual root of #18

Prepped
Step 2
Root caries prepped and then Greater Curve U-Band placed. The U-Band enhances visibility due to its additional flare

Band cut back
Step 3
Band cut back to provide additional access.

Activa bonded into prep
Step 4
Not worried about shaping while in the fluid stage. Maintaining isolation and working quickly during placement was the larger concern. Activa lends itself to working quickly and precisely

Final
Step 5
Final lingual Class V restoration #18

Bonus
Saliva ejector holder controlled unwanted saliva and kept tongue away

Conclusion:
Using the saliva ejector holder and the U-Band made this case very manageable
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