Course Description

This course will allow participants to grasp very simplistic yet fundamental concepts of composite artistry with results that can seamlessly emulate natural teeth and even rival the beauty of porcelain restorations every single time by learning the workflow to create truly amazing anterior composite restorations. In addition, there will be discussions on how proper occlusion can play a vital role in the longevity of anterior composites or any anterior restoration.

Dr. Chan will cover with live demonstrations, while discussing the fundamental features of a composite system, including the physical and optical properties of resins and differences, including strength, translucency, predictable shade selection, tooth morphology and polishing techniques. The nuances that make a restoration average or exceptional such as color theory and composite selection based on the restorative goal, will be presented in detail. This course will discuss the polychromatic nature of natural human teeth and how composite resins can easily be utilized to recreate that polychromatic appearance effortlessly and predictably every time.

During the live demonstration session, attendees will have the opportunity to observe Dr. Chan demonstrating each skill step-by-step in real time.

Dr. Chan will demonstrate these skills with documented long-term photographic examples of actual patients before and after composite cases.

Topics to Be Covered

Best methods of shade matching
Learn the fundamental properties of composite systems (Optical, Physical, and Handling properties)
Learn how to create polychromatic composite restorations that emulate nature and rival porcelain
Learn how to create proper anatomical contours with consistency and ease to match any tooth on the planet
Learn the secrets of finishing and polishing composites as well as how to develop a natural surface texture that rivals porcelain in minutes
Understand how occlusion plays a critical role in the longevity of anterior composite restorations and simple pearls to avoid these issues

Who Should Attend?

This course is geared toward the restorative general dentist who wants to master the concepts to predictably create and excel in direct anterior composite restorations that virtually rival the beauty of porcelain as well as nature. The composite restoration will simply blend in with the tooth and be undetectable!