A technique for the removal of restoration overhangs and finishing and polishing of restoration and preparation margins

Restorations with marginal overhangs are frequently associated with localiz ed periodontal defects. Access to overcontoured approximal margins of resto rations can be difficult to obtain, however. A system featuring a multidire ctional handpiece is an effective and efficient means of contouring, finish ing, and polishing restoration surfaces and margins, In particular, the sys tem facilitates access to approximal and subgingival areas for the removal of marginal excess and overhangs. This system may be a valuable addition to the practitioner's armamentarium for operative procedures.