Basic Procedures in Short

Splinting (oral or vestibular) with Dentapreg™ SFM or SFU  strip always involves several basic procedures repeated in all particular clinical situations.

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1. Measure the length of the splint

2. Ensure a dry working field (Rubber dam)




3. Apply etching gel


4. Apply adhesive system




5. Apply a thin layer of flow composite

6. Adapt Dentapreg™ SFM or SFU strip to required position





7. Light cure Dentapreg™ SFM or SFU strip

8. Light cured strip cover with thin layer of flow composite





9. Light cure flow composite

10. Clean space between the teeth and polish the splint





11. Oral splint reinforced with Dentapreg™ SFM or SFU strip

General Remarks for Working with Dentapreg™

  • Dental stone model is a good training tool for trials of DentapregTM
  • Avoid sharp edges and undercuts on the model
  • Before forming DentapregTM strip on a model, always apply separation liquid or wax
  • After initial model trial, most dentists can place DentapregTM SFU or SFM intraorally
  • Always use the widest clinically acceptable DentapregTM strip
  • During forming and adaptation of the DentapregTM strip advance slowly from one end to the other to allow for a good adaptation of the fibrous reinforcement and small flow of the resin to avoid defects and shape memory effect
  • In order to minimize potential damage to the fibers, it is recommended to use plastic instruments for dental filling composites
  • When preparing the strip (measuring, trimming), keep the strip in its original transparent protection foil to avoid contamination
  • Avoid sharp edges and extremely small interproximal curvatures when forming DentapregTM strips to prevent fiber breakage
  • Most commercially available light or dual curing dental adhesives can be used to bond DentapregTM SFU or SFM
  • Adhere according to the acid etching and adhesive procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the etching agents and adhesives.
  • Polishing or sand blasting of cured DentapregTM should be avoided, to enhance patient comfort and maintain good hygienic conditions, a layer of light curing hybrid composite can be applied on the DentapregTM surface and polished with standard procedures.

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