Class II restoration on 1st molars with myQuickmat Prime
Dr. Javier Tapia Guadix*
At a review appointment, preliminary analysis found a secondary caries on molar #46 due to leakage of an old composite restoration.
The following case study shows the step-by-step replacement procedure of the old restoration using the Polydentia myQuickmat Prime sectional matrix system with integrated wedges.
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*Dr. Javier Tapia-Guadix, DDS, CG Artist
Javier Tapia Guadix was born in 1978 in Madrid, Spain. He graduated from the European University of Madrid with a dental degree in 2003 and served as an associate professor in the Prosthetics Department in 2004. In 2005, he began his career as a professional computer graphics artist, specialising in illustration, animation, and application development. That same year, he was honoured with the Collegiate Merit Award by the Spanish College of Dentists from the 1st Region.
In 2010, Javier co-founded the Bio-Emulation group with Panaghiotis Bazos and Gianfranco Politano. This international group comprises experts in biomimetic dentistry, including clinicians, researchers, and technicians. He also works as a consultant and developer for various dental companies including GC and Polydentia and has been a member of the GC Europe Restorative Advisory Board since 2010. He is also key opinion leader for several companies including GC, Zeiss, EVE rotary, Polydentia, Velopex and LM instruments.
Javier is an official reviewer for the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. He works in private practice in Madrid and Barcelona, focusing on restorative dentistry and aesthetics. Additionally, he is an associate professor in the postgraduate aesthetics program at the European University of Madrid and collaborates with other universities across Europe.
As international lecturer, Javier has participated in over 400 congresses, hands-on courses, and live courses. He has published numerous articles on restorative dentistry, dental photography, and the use of computers in dentistry.