Crafting Anterior Teeth w/ Composites
16 CE Hours

2 days of Hands-on Workshop with Dr. Renato Ramos in mastering anterior composite restorations!

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This program is designed to provide dentists with the knowledge and practical skills required to master the art of anterior composite bonding.

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This comprehensive workshop will cover a range of techniques, including diastema closure, restoration of peg-shaped teeth, multilayering techniques for darkened incisors, and direct veneers. Participants will engage in hands-on sessions and exercises to develop proficiency in these critical skills, ensuring they can deliver aesthetically pleasing and functional anterior restorations.

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Course Objectives: 

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• Master all the essential steps for achieving long-lasting anterior composite restorations, including bonding, light-curing, composite selection, finishing, polishing, and maintenance.

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• Develop the skills to thoroughly assess the chromatic and morphological characteristics of natural anterior teeth.

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• Explore a variety of resin composite systems available on the market and build expertise in selecting the most appropriate one for different clinical situations.

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• Gain confidence in naturally replicating the morphological and chromatic nuances of natural teeth using both composites and stains.

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• Enhance your ability to perform esthetic anterior composite restorations by mastering various stratification techniques.

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• Learn how to select and use finishing and polishing materials effectively, and practice techniques to achieve the desired texture and luster for each clinical scenario.

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Course Schedule

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Day 1:

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• Smile Aesthetics, Anterior Teeth Anatomy, Resin Composite Classification and Characteristics, Shade Selection, Anterior Composite Restoration Stratification Techniques

• Diastema Closure Hands-on

• Silicone Index Hands-on

• Class IV Restoration (Multilayering Technique) Hands-on

• Bonding & Light-curing Protocols

• Composite Veneer Hands-on (Multi-layering Technique) Hands-on

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Day 2:

 

• Direct Composite Veneers With Different Stratification Techniques Hands-on

• Direct Composite Veneers For Bleach Shades Hands-on

• Semi-direct Composite Veneers Hands-on

• Finishing & Polishing Hands-on 

• Maintenance of Anterior Composite Restorations

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The Speaker:

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Dr. Renato Quirino Ramos is a Brazilian dentist focusing on esthetic dentistry. He holds a specialization and a master’s degree in Operative Dentistry (UFSC, Brazil), as well as training in Endodontics (IOA, Brazil), and Implantology (UFSC, Brazil). Currently, he is a Joint PhD student at UFSC

(Brazil) and KU Leuven (Belgium).

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With extensive experience in restoring anterior and posterior teeth with composites, Dr. Ramos lectures on composite restorations alongside his Brazilian colleague, Dr. Edson Araujo. He also maintains a private practice in Laguna, Santa Catarina, Brazil.