Program Content
Day 1
Lecture
- Anatomy of anteriors teeth - morphology (transitional and incisal line angles, embrasures, development grooves, light reflected areas, and light deflected areas)
- Important factors for the longevity of composite veneers
- Finishing and polishing protocol (macrotexture and microtexture)
- Optical and mechanical principles of composite resins
- Planning our cases
- Color selection, light, opacity, and translucency
- Masking darkened substrates
- Use of opaques and tints
Hands-on
- Direct veneer in a worn incisor - upper central incisor (reproducing halos, translucency, incisal effects, lifelike results)
- Direct veneer in a darkened tooth (using opaques and tints to create depth and details)
Day 2
Lecture
- Advanced clinical cases
- Closing diastemas and peg laterals
- Cervical management to achieve periodontal health
- Maintaining the shine and smoothness of composite resins
- Importance of canine guidance
Hands-on
- Restoring a peg lateral tooth - reproducing nature
- Direct veneer in an upper canine - occlusion considerations