title: Single anterior tooth restoration using a self-etching adhesive system and a reinforced microfill composite.
abstract: Treatment for a single discolored anterior tooth may involve placement of a direct composite veneer to enhance a patient's smile and mask underlying discoloration. Among the challenges clinicians may face in this endeavor are the selection of suitable composite materials, application of an adhesive bonding system, and re-creation of the natural shade variations inherent in natural teeth. This article discusses the characteristics and placement protocol for a recently introduced self-etching adhesive system and a reinforced microfill composite when they are used to restore a single discolored central incisor.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Norman
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Feigenbaum
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D003188:Composite Resins; D003775:Dental Polishing; D003801:Dental Veneers; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D010316:Particle Size; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; C481139:MICRONEW; C481138:Tyrian SPE