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Alternative technique for handling indirect restorations during evaluation and cementation
Inlays, onlays, and porcelain veneers are small, fragile, and prone to accidental swallowing by the patient during the evaluation or cementation procedure.1 Evaluation of restoration fit and restoration placement also are challenging tasks.2 Once these restorations are fitted into the cavity preparation, they may be difficult to remove, especially class I inlays. Some clinicians have advocated special carrying devices (Optrastick; Ivoclar Vivadent), sticky wax, or dental adhesive.3,4 An alternative technique for handling the restorations with the help of a microbrush tip and composite resin is proposed.
