The use of "tooth jewelry" can be placed on a tooth without cutting into the

natural tooth structure. Costume "diamonds" or real diamonds can be placed on

the tooth surface. The cut glass of costume diamonds have a flat base and a
real diamond needs to be wide and flat NOT tall.
Materials needed:
Curing light-with eye protection cone.
Light cured Sealant** ( clear non-filled and non-yellowing )
Etch*
1. For natural teeth use 20 - 37% Phosphoric acid.
2. For porcelain use porcelain etch.
3. For metal use microetch, bur or metal etch.
Gloves
Cotton rolls
Water
Brushes
Tweezers
Alcohol
Facial tissue
Toothpicks
Hard wax rod for pickup of gem
Knife or clippers for trimming mold

Add a sparkle to your smile!

Your dentist can become your personal
Jeweler of Your Mouth
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Technique
1. Brush teeth.
2. Pick which tooth and the location on the tooth that you would like
placement of the jewel.
3. Check bite for any interference (cross bite, end to end bite, etc.).
4. Isolate area ( with cotton roll ) to keep it dry from saliva, hands, gloves,
powder, oils, etc.

5. ** Etch entire surface of tooth, including incisal edge, for 10 seconds, DO

NOT RUB.
ENTIRE TOOTH MUST BE ETCHED. DO NOT PUT ANY SEALANT
ON ANY UNETCHED AREA.
6. Rinse and dry, keeping tooth isolated with cotton roll.
7. Reapply the etching for 10 seconds, then blot, DO NOT RUB. This is for
the best bond.
NOTE: ETCHED AREA SHOULD APPEAR FROSTY WHITE.
8. Rinse and dry, keeping tooth isolated with cotton roll.
9. Must re-etch if contaminated by saliva, etc.
10. Apply a thin layer of sealant to etched area, and light cure 10-20 seconds.
11. Apply sealant to back of mounted diamond and onto tooth. Place
diamond.
12. Before curing, position the diamond in the desired location, positioning
for best light reflection and maximum sparkle when the patient is facing
directly forward.
13. Light cure for 20 seconds.
14. Add thin layers of sealant around the diamond to make the surface
smooth. Light cure for 10
seconds after applying each layer. After filling in around the diamond add at
least 3 layers of
sealant over the entire tooth surface and the diamond, curing after each layer.
15. Finish with a final light cure for 30 seconds, then rinse.
16. Keep smiling and show off your tooth gem.
17. There is absolutely no noticeable sensation. One or two days and it feels
natural again.