Anterior Direct Restorations

The opportunity to share the knowledge acquired during these years regarding direct adhesive restorations of the anterior teeth through this book is a source of enormous gratification for us. The iconographic support to the various topics covered, along with the diagrams and drawings elaborated as teaching aids, are key to understand the acquisition of the contents and will guide the reader on an exciting journey to learn the 'how-to', ultimately enabling them to apply the clinical techniques described in the book in a simplified manner. The journey begins by exposing the concepts essential for understandung shape, emphasizing its fundamental role in achieving aesthetic success. Subsequently, concepts related to color, including materials with color adjustment potential, and the necessary tools and instruments such as shade guides, methods of isolating the surgical field, and photographic equipment, are discussed to ensure the pre-dictable execution of esthetic restorations. Following this, topics such as the diagnosis and treatment of white lesions (white spots), fragment reattachment procedures, anterior interproximal lesions (class III), cervical lesions (class V, also treated with a combined periodontal-restorative approach), and direct restorations on endodontically treated teeth (including whitening techniques) are explored. Key concepts are elaborated upon in chapters focusing on the reconstruction of the incisal edge (class IV), shape modification, and direct veneering, with the latter being discussed in conjunction with orthodontic techniques to achieve optimal results. The book concludes with a chapter on finishing and polishing techniques, fundamental procedures for enhancing restorative work.