Anterior Composite Course

This Anterior Composite Course will enable the delegates to restore small and large defects in anterior teeth in a predictable and consistent manner so that the restoration mimics the natural tooth. A theory with regards to composite resins will be covered but there will be a heavy emphasis on the practical side so that the practitioner will be able to restore various defects confidently.

Course Content:

• Classification of Bonding agents
• Shade taking – using different methods of taking shade predictably
• Relating shades of teeth to composites
• Moisture Control
• Anatomy of teeth – identifying various features on incisors, laterals and canines and reproducing them with composites
• Incremental build-up techniques: labiopalatal and palatolabial techniques
• Use of tints for recreating incisal halo, fluorosis effects and crack lines etc
• Different matrices for creating proximal walls
• Polishing of composites predictably and consistently to high luster
• Clinical case studies will be shown covering class IV restorations, diastema closures, composite veneers, tooth wear and restoring discoloured teeth
• Practicals covering diastema closures, Class IV cavities, smile makeovers, veneers, incised edge bonding and restoring the worn anterior teeth using direct freehand techniques using different silicone matrices will be covered