Posterior_Direct_Restorations Salvatore_compressed

FIG 4-25 (a) When the teeth are not fully erupted, the anatomical equator is not visible, and clamp retention is more complex. (b to j) Step-by-step technique of creating supplementary retainers. In this case, a resin clamp has been modified to achieve effective isolation. Composite retainer technique on maxillary left first molars (k and l) and a mandibular left second molar (m).

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