Anterior Direct Restorations

This book about direct adhesive restorations of the anterior teeth is enriched withdiagrams and drawings as teaching aids to simplify the clinical techniques describedand guide the reader in applying them. The book explores the concepts essential forunderstanding shape, emphasizing its fundamental role in achieving esthetic success.Also covered are concepts related to color, including materials with color adjustmentpotential, and the necessary tools and instruments such as shade guides, methods ofisolating the surgical field, and photographic equipment, to ensure the pre-dictableexecution of esthetic restorations.In addition, the diagnosis and treatment of white lesions (white spots), fragmentreattachment procedures, anterior interproximal lesions, cervical lesions, and directrestorations on endodontically treated teeth (including whitening techniques) areincluded. Chapters focus on key concepts such as the reconstruction of the incisaledge, shape modification, direct veneering, and orthodontic techniques to achieveoptimal results. The book concludes with a chapter on finishing and polishingtechniques, fundamental procedures for enhancing restorative work.ContentsChapter 01. Shape and Anatomy of the Anterior TeethChapter 02. ColorChapter 03. ToolsChapter 04. White Lesions: Minimally Invasive Treatments of White Dyschromias in theEsthetic AreaChapter 05. Traumatology: Fragment ReattachmentChapter 06. Class III Anterior Interproximal LesionsChapter 07. Restoration of the Anterior Teeth including the Incisal Edge: Class IVChapter 08. Cervical LesionsChapter 09. Direct Veneering, Diastema Closure and Shape ModificationsChapter 10. Post-Endodontic RestorationsChapter 11. Finishing And PolishingWith contributions from:Mario Allegri • Lucio Daniele • Onny Eryanto • Maria Giacinta Paolone • GiovanniSammarco