Anterior Esthetic Techniques & Materials

Accomplishing exquisite anterior restorative results is a combination of preparation technique and materials selections. This program will present an approach to plan margin placement and tooth reduction to accomplish the proposed tooth position, contour and color of the new restoration as well as assuring functional success. It is challenging to select from one of the many choices of esthetic restorative materials that are available. We will discuss the esthetic and functional parameters of each material to facilitate appropriate material selection. An efficient and effective process for streamlining tooth preparation will be presented.

Learning Objectives
Anterior full coverage preparation design
Anterior partial coverage preparation design
Preparation planning
Anterior materials
Retraction & impression
Provisionalization
Bonding & Cementation