Anterior Direct Esthetic Restorations Part 1: Pre-operative Considerations

Direct resin composites are a very important part of any dental practice nowadays. These restorations provide patients with minimally invasive restorations that preserve tooth structure while providing esthetics, longevity, and function; they are personally rewarding and cost effective. However, dental practitioners face difficulties while bonding and placing these restorations. Part 1 will provide the knowledge to understand modern resin composite materials, shade selection and selecting a layering style for each situation to achieve superb anterior composite restorations.