Self-adhesive post cementation, adhesive core build-up and self-adhesive crown cementation

About the case

An endodontically treated molar of a 45-year-old male patient was restored with a fiber post core build-up and a monolithic zirconia crown.

3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement, was used for the self-adhesive placement of both the post and the final crown. 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, and 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative, were used for the core build-up.

1.Trial fitting of post for length assessment.

2. Application of 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement, to the root canal with elongation tip.

3.Light-cure after seating of the post and cement excess clean-up.

4.Application of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive for core build-up.

5.Air drying of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.

6.Light cure of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.

7.Application of 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative.

8.Core build-up after light-cure.

9.Final preparation.

10.Cleaning of preparation at final seating appointment.

11.Rinsing and air-drying of preparation.

12.Sandblasting of zirconia crown bond surface.

13.Application of 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

14.Seated crown with cement excess outflow.

15.Tack-cure of cement excess.

16.Cement Eexcess clean-up with a probe.

17.Final situation (buccal view).

18.Final situation (occlusal view).