3M ESPE cements

1. Fig. 1: Pre-operative view of failing restorations on tooth Nos. 18 and 19

2. Fig. 2: Preliminary impression of unprepared teeth

3. Fig. 3: Completed preparations

4. g. 4: Protemp Plus temporization material was injected into the preliminary
impression

5. Fig. 5: The preliminary provisional impression was re-seated in the
patient’s mouth

6. Fig. 6: Completed provisional restorations

7. Fig. 7: Completed all-ceramic crowns

8. Fig. 8: The provisional restorations were removed and the
preparations cleaned with a prophy cup.

9. Fig. 9: Scotchbond Universal adhesive was applied to preparations,
rubbed for 20 seconds and air-thinned

10. Fig. 10: Scotchbond Universal adhesive was applied to entire intaglio
surface of restorations

11. Fig. 11: Scotchbond Universal adhesive was air-thinned to prevent
pooling and solvents were evaporated

12. Fig. 12: RelyX Ultimate Adhesive Resin cement was injected into the
restorations

13. Fig. 13: Partial polymerization was initiated for 1 to 3 seconds using
curing light

14. Fig. 14: Residual cement was removed in a gel-state with a
sickle scaler

15. Fig. 15: Residual cement was removed in a gel-state with floss

16. Fig. 16: Post-operative x-ray demonstrated excellent fit and
seal of restorations