A Clear Polyvinyl siloxane Technique for the Placement of Posterior Direct Composites

by Dr. Kamsiah BDS, MDSc

After years of clinical dentistry,  I saw a simple but effective way to restore posterior teeth with composite material. This  preoperative occlusal registration technique using cure through polyvinyl siloxane  material that reproduces occlusal surfaces before the placement and polymerisation of the composite resin, thus reducing the time needed for shaping, polishing, and occlusal adjustments. This technique, due to the occlusal registration method utilised, allows us to efficiently and predictably reproduce the occlusal morphology being restored with direct resin-based restorations.