title: A direct approach to restore anterior teeth.
abstract: When selecting the correct treatment for a patient with anterior esthetic problems, the dentist must choose between direct and indirect procedures. With situations allowing conservative treatment, direct resin restoration should be given strong consideration. Advances in materials and techniques that can positively affect this choice include pre-restorative bleaching procedures, new bonding agents, and new highly esthetic direct resin systems. A procedure is described to maximize esthetics and minimize finishing time during direct resin placement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242, USA. Gerald-denehy@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Denehy
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification; D003481:Cuspid; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003775:Dental Polishing; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods*; D003804:Dentin; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D011108:Polymers