Composite Filling · Tooth #14, MOD
Patient presented for restoration of tooth #14 with chief complaint of sensitivity to cold on the upper left posterior. Reports occasional sharp discomfort when chewing. No reported history of trauma. Medical history reviewed; no contraindications.
Tooth #14 with previously diagnosed MOD caries confirmed clinically and radiographically. Vital response within normal limits. No periapical pathology noted on bitewing. Soft tissues unremarkable.
Caries on the mesial, occlusal, and distal surfaces of tooth #14, restorable via direct composite restoration. Prognosis good.
Local anesthesia administered (1 carpule 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine). Rubber dam isolation. Caries excavated, preparation completed. Tooth restored with composite resin, occlusion adjusted, finished and polished. Patient tolerated procedure well. Post-operative instructions reviewed. Reappoint in 6 months for routine recall.