{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Why Injection Moulding Composite is Superior to Layering – PDP228","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/50f10068\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4723,"description":"Have you actually looked back at your long-term cases to see how layering compares to injection moulding?\nIs traditional freehand layering still your go-to for anterior composite aesthetics?\nAre you using it because it gives the best result — or just because that’s how you were trained?\nIn this episode, Dr. Marco Maiolino joins Jaz Gulati for a meaty discussion about injection moulding—a technique that’s changing the game in anterior composites (and posterior!)\nThis isn’t about trends. It’s about clinical outcomes.\nWe’ve all admired the beauty of layered composites—translucency, halo, the “natural” look. But after 5, 7, or even 10 years… do they hold up?\nDr. Maiolino brings over a decade of follow-up data—and the results might surprise you.\n https://youtu.be/wHs8QQkgPhU \nWatch PDP228 on Youtube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl\nWhen in doubt between two shades (e.g., A1 vs. A2), always choose the lighter shade. Higher-value shades blend better and result in higher patient satisfaction.\nTechniques: Use the composite button method and black-and-white photography to objectively evaluate shade blending.\nOutcome: Lighter shades minimize the risk of patient dissatisfaction and rework.\n🎁 Download the full Premium Notes for this episode—including clinical comparison of injection moulding and layering technique, long-term before/after documentation, and Marco’s complete injection moulding protocol: 👉 protrusive.co.uk/im\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Clinical Takeaways\nInjected composites often outperform layered ones in long-term follow-up.\nColor stability is as much about technique as it is about material selection.\nEdge bonding requires careful occlusal planning and respect for functional dynamics.\nThe biologic cost of veneers is frequently underestimated—additive approaches can be more conservative.\nComposite thickness and occlusal harmony are critical for restoration longevity.\nRigorous documentation and honest case review matter more than...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}