Injection moulding technique by Kostas Karagionnopoulos

Dr. Kostas Karagionnopoulos is a dentist, based in London, United Kingdom. He explains the injection moulding technique (IMT) and shares his most important tip. Injection moulding technique is sort of a copy-paste semidirect restorative technique. Its main indications are the worn dentition and composite veneers for patients with an aesthetically driven complaint. Compared to freehand restorations, the IMT provides quicker, more consistent results with less adjustments required. However, it requires a bit more preparation. First, a diagnostic wax-up is made, which can be executed in the laboratory. The stent is based on this wax-up and used for the transfer of the anatomic shape to the patient’s mouth.
For the technique itself, there are two materials that he is considering essential: EXACLEAR and G-ænial Universal Injectable from GC. The evolution of dental composites has enabled the use of highly filled injectable resins and get predictable, long-term results. EXACLEAR used together with an injectable composite such as G-ænial Universal Injectable enables clinicians to create restorations as aesthetic as indirect veneers, but quicker, more affordable and using less invasive preparations. It doesn’t require complex clinical skills and is rather easy to learn. The rigidity of EXACLEAR enables the dentist to copy fine anatomic details to the restorative surface, while it is very tear-resistant.
His top tip to start with the injection moulding technique is to have an excellent relationship with your dental technician. The lab is always going to be a key part in fabricating the wax-up and a stent.
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