Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background: Direct composite restoration could produce restorations that look like natural teeth with a simple and quick process. Composite resin material might reconstruct teeth by accurately replicating the micro- and macrostructure, chromatic characteristics, and tooth symmetry of the original dentition. However, we still need extra instruments and the clinician's experience to get this result. This case study aims to describe a simple biomimetic technique for repairing anterior tooth defects with the Bertholdo/ Riccie/ Barrotte (BRB) matrix. Case Report: A 23-year-old man complained about a fracture of his anterior teeth. He had an accident 3 years ago. This tooth was vital and asymptomatic. He wants to repair this tooth immediately. Direct composite restoration was preferred for this case. A BRB matrix technique from polyvinyl siloxane was used as a palatal guide, followed by a multilayered composite resin technique. The restoration procedure was nicely done in a single appointment. Discussion: Defects in anterior teeth could be repaired in a single appointment using multilayer direct composite restoration with BRB matrix technique. This method could effectively replicate the teeth's morphology, symmetry, micro-macro structure, and chromatic properties. A simple palatal index could make this procedure easier. Currently, direct restoration for this case was completed in incisal edge and palatal wall shaping; proximal wall creation, and buccal surface application of multilayered composite. Conclusion: The BRB matrix technique, followed by a multilayered direct composite restoration, was an alternate procedure for creating immediate natural-looking anterior restorations. This approach was simple, efficient, and gave more predictable outcomes when replicating natural teeth.
Keywords: Direct composite; Class IV Restoration; BRB Matrix technique
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Suwir, Alfajri I. and Farahanny, Wandania
(2025)
"Simplified direct composite restoration on class IV with bertholdo/riccie/barrotte (BRB) matrix technique - Case report,"
Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science: Vol. 10:
Iss.
4, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/jdmfs.v10i4.1958
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https://scholarhub.unhas.ac.id/jdmfs/vol10/iss4/12
Pages
236-239
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©2025Alfajri I. Suwir, Wandania Farahanny
DOI
10.15562/jdmfs.v10i4.1958