Knowing which class of composites should be used in each specific clinical situations is paramount for the success of esthetic direct restorations. In this lecture we will talk about the clinical requirements and present new technologies that are available to simplify this important clinical challenge. 

Course topics:

– importance of translucency and opacity;

– basic diagnostic methods of colour and optical properties; 

– universal composites: what is behind this new technologies;

– perspectives on contemporary composites;

– finishing and polishing: step-by-step for excellence;

– LEDs in dentistry: key to longevity;

– lightcuring: keys for short and long term success;

– reduce clinical stress and improve clinical profit margins by improving case predictability;

– updates on techniques and materials for today’s dentistry.

Program of the course:

10:00-11:30 – Lecture: Basic Diagnostic methods of color and optical properties 

11:30-11:45 – Coffee Break

11:45-13:30 – Lecture: Universal Composites: what is behind these new technologies

13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch

14:30 – 16:00 – Polishing protocols and light-curing

16:00-16:15 – Coffee Break

16:15 – 18:00 – Hands-on (Class I and Class II)