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A direct approach to restore anterior teeth
1Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242, USA. Gerald-denehy@uiowa.edu
American Journal of Dentistry
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Dentists should consider direct resin restoration for conservative anterior esthetic problems. Advances in materials and techniques enhance esthetics and reduce finishing time for these procedures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Selecting treatments for anterior esthetic problems requires choosing between direct and indirect procedures.
- Direct resin restoration is a viable option for conservative treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight direct resin restoration as a strong consideration for anterior esthetic problems.
- To describe a procedure that maximizes esthetics and minimizes finishing time for direct resin placement.
Main Methods:
- Review of advances in materials and techniques for direct resin restoration.
- Description of a specific procedure for direct resin placement.
Main Results:
- New materials and techniques, including pre-restorative bleaching, advanced bonding agents, and esthetic resin systems, positively influence treatment choices.
- The described procedure aims to enhance esthetic outcomes and reduce chair time.
Conclusions:
- Direct resin restoration is a key consideration for conservative anterior esthetic issues.
- Technological advancements support improved esthetic results and efficiency in direct resin restorations.