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Less Layers, More Impact: An Efficient Approach to Anterior Composites
Educational Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the esthetic and procedural challenges associated with layering composite in anterior restorations.
- Apply a simplified approach to shade selection for anterior teeth.
- Understand how universal shade composites achieve chameleon-like blending with surrounding enamel and dentin.
- Evaluate when and how to use flowable composites and preheated conventional composites to enhance adaptation and handling.
Abstract
Restoring anterior teeth with resin composite can be one of the most demanding and technique-sensitive procedures in esthetic dentistry. Layering multiple composite shades to mimic natural tooth structure requires advanced skills and can lead to inconsistent results. This course, Less Layers, More Impact: An Efficient Approach to Anterior Composites, is designed to streamline the anterior restoration process by offering a simplified, evidence-based approach. Topics will include the challenges associated with traditional layering techniques, a protocol for efficient shade selection, and a review of modern universal shade composites that blend with natural dentition. Additionally, the course will explore how composite viscosity—through the use of flowable materials and preheating techniques—can be optimized for superior adaptation to the tooth preparation.
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Author Bio
Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD
Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD, is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and the program director of the Biomaterials residency program. He graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and obtained his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2012. His research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He has published over 200 peer reviewed articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. He was the 2016 recipient of the Stanford New Investigator Award and the 2017 Innovative Research Fellowship both from the American Dental Association. He served on the American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs and is on the editorial board of The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry and Compendium. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject of dental materials. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice.
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