Abstract:
Background. In recent years, within restorative procedures applied to the anterior tooth group, where aesthetic
and functional demands are particularly high - the Injection Moulding technique has been introduced and
progressively refined. This technique integrates principles and elements of both direct and indirect restorative
methods, aiming to achieve comparable results within a shorter working time.
Objective of the study. The analysis and clinical integration of the Injection Moulding technique for the
aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth.
Material and Methods. The study included 28 patients, 16 women and 12 men, aged between 20 and 50
years. All patients required therapeutic treatment due to the progression of carious and non-carious lesions,
with the purpose of restoring the morpho-functional and esthetic characteristics of the anterior tooth group.
The restorations were performed using flowable composite materials such as Clearfil Majesty ES Flow and
Brilliant Flow.
Results. According to the obtained data, the Injection Moulding technique requires an operative time of
approximately 30 minutes, whereas direct restoration by layering requires, an average of 50 minutes. This
difference can be explained by the fact that the Injection Moulding Technique utilizes a transparent silicone
index that already replicates the final restoration morphology, thereby eliminating the need for manual
modeling, as required in direct layered restorations.
Conclusions. The development of a structured clinical protocol for the restoration of anterior teeth using the
Injection Moulding technique has confirmed its applicability in achieving stable restorations with optimal
adaptation and harmonious morphological integration with adjacent structures.
