Abstract
This course is designed to give a comprehensive and yet powerful insight into anterior composite restorations. It strives to clarify misunderstandings that still exist regarding material selection, indications, preparation design and modern techniques. It also aims to review techniques in preparation and application. The most popular and successful techniques are reviewed to aid you as a practitioner in achieving consistent results.
Learning objectives
• Indication and potential of the technique. What can be done with composites?
• Material selection. Choosing the right composite
• Application techniques. The optimal handling of dental composites
• Tooth morphology applied to the anterior segment
• Light, translucency and color
• Form and texture to optimize color blending
• The slow-speed technique with diamond burs
• Safeguards. Repairing and glazing as a safety measure
• Finishing and polishing
• Using stains and tints like a pro
• Fast and easy polishing
• Step by step live demonstrations including tips and tricks
Introduction
Direct composite anterior restorations have been widely used in dentistry. Despite their potential for success, composite resin materials available today are extraordinary systems, which have yet not been generally employed to its full potential. Complicated, unsuitable or outdated techniques and aggressive tooth preparations have prevented composites to reach its ultimate scope, the synergistic capacity of preserving tooth structure; notably that of enamel, which – on its turn – will help increase the longevity of the restoration. Composites have the potential for replacing dentin and supporting undermined enamel structure. Walter Dias will present a simplified albeit comprehensive and highly aesthetic technique for the optimal handling of dental composites with adaptation and contouring. Useful tips and tricks as well as the easy development of correct and natural dental anatomy will be proposed achieving excellence thought morphological and functional references. All these steps will culminate in a minimized finishing and occlusal adjustment, maximizing the fun in a seamless and aesthetically pleasing result. This presentation aims to introduce new techniques and concepts to help consistently obtain a predictable and long lasting restoration, which will culminate in a successful and economical treatment… and a happy patient.
Program
09:00 Welcome & Registration
09:30 Introduction
10:45 Coffee/Tea Break
11:15 Live Demonstration – Anterior Class IV
12:15 Lunch
13:15 Workshop – Anterior Class IV
15:15 Coffee/Tea Break
15:30 Course discussion
16:15 End
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