Laying it Down: Create Beautiful Anterior Composite Restorations (hands on workshop)

With contemporary direct composite systems, now the clinician can truly be an artist by conservatively and esthetically creating restorations that are so life like that they virtually emulate the beauty of natural tooth structure. However, rehabilitating or enhancing a smile with direct composite resins can be a challenge. The task not only requires an understanding of the intricacies of shade selection, but also a mastery of replicating the uniqueness of natural tooth morphology and luster of the restoration. The key elements and methods for the creation of life like restorations, which are critical for excellence in anterior composite resin restorations, will be discussed.

Learning Objectives

* Composite characteristics

* Layering strategies

* Finishing and Polishing Techniques

* Peg Laterals, Resin Veneer or Class V composites