Patent ID: 8197252
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. The method of applying an aesthetic dental restoration from a unit package to a tooth, which unit package includes a restoration composite centrally mounted on a carrier film having lateral tabs attached thereto comprising: a. placing the composite while on the carrier film adjacent the tooth upon which the restoration is to be applied; b. contacting the tooth directly with the composite with the carrier film still mounted thereon by moving said tabs forward toward the adjacent teeth; c. contacting the carrier film opposite the composite with a dental composite forming tool and forming the composite to the desired form by working the composite with the film intermediate the composite and the tool; d. curing the light-cured composite with the carrier film in place; e. removing the carrier film after the composite is cured; and f. polishing the composite to its final restorative form.