How Do You Set Up For A Dental Composite Procedure?
Dental composite fillings are becoming more widely accepted by both dentists and patients than traditional amalgam (silver) fillings. That’s because composite resins match the natural tooth color in addition to being able to bond directly to teeth. Composite resins typically have been placed in the front teeth for aesthetic reasons. However, the makeup of composite resins continues to improve, allowing them to be strong enough to be placed in the back teeth as well, according to Torres and Ehrlich, “Modern Dental Assisting.” Place the topical anesthetic and cotton tip applicator on the dental tray, along with a local anesthetic syringe with a disposable needle and carpule for numbing the patient. Organize the rubber dam, punch, frame, clamp, forceps, scissors and floss on the tray (the rubber dam isolates the tooth or teeth being worked on for infection control and increased efficiency). Obtain a shade guide to match the color of the composite resin material to the tooth/teeth being wo
