Turn Composite Veneers into Masterpieces

Composite resin is an attractive veneer choice for some patients as it can be done in one visit and at a lower price point compared to porcelain. However, patients expect the same aesthetic outcomes as porcelain, they expect we can deliver a poster-perfect smile. We know that is easier said than done when handcrafting directly in the mouth.

My top 3 tips to making composite look as beautiful (or as close as possible!) as porcelain:

1. Use specialised instruments for modelling anterior teeth, especially facial surfaces. The 3 instruments that you see in the video that I use are from the LM Arte series - Solo Anterior, Condensa and Fissura.
   
2. Create optical depth by layering dentine and enamel composite, unless the restoration is small. I use Kerr Harmonize in the video which I find is sculptable, not too sticky and polishes very well. Other composite that I can recommend are 3M Filtek Supreme and Inspiro.
   
3. Add natural tooth anatomy by creating primary, secondary and tertiary anatomy - channel your inner Michaelangelo! 

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