Alternative Technique for Class V Resin Composite Restorations with Minimum Finishing/Polishing Procedures

Class V restorations are a very common occurrence in clinics. Some reasons include an increase in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL), root caries and the elderly population. Unfortunately, Class V restorations also represent one of the less durable types of restorations and have a high index of loss of retention, marginal excess and secondary caries. Some causes for these problems include difficulties in isolation, insertion, contouring, finishing and polishing procedures. This technique demonstrates an alternative isolation and insertion method using photocured gingival barrier in association with a flowable resin and hybrid resin composite to recreate the gingival wall with minimum or no excess.