Developing natural aesthetics with direct composite restorations

Contemporary direct restorations have significantly evolved since their initial development, allowing clinicians to develop natural-looking restorations. Composite resins can be applied for restoration of cavities, anterior tooth reconstruction, core preparation for crowns, splinting, provisionalization, placement of orthodontic brackets, and cementation. The development of hybrid and microfilled composite materials has further improved the clinician's ability to deliver minimally invasive treatment options. This article demonstrates a stratification process in the interproximal and incisal edge reconstruction of maxillary right and left central incisors using a small-particle hybrid composite resin to develop an optimal aesthetic result.