title: A direct composite resin stratification technique for restoration of the smile.
abstract: Composite resins can be used to improve the esthetics of the smile at a low cost and with relatively high clinical performance. The aim of this article was to describe an approach to restore and enhance the esthetic appearance of the anterior dentition through vital tooth whitening and the direct layering of composite resin during predictable esthetic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, San Marcos University, Lima, Peru. drjcpontons@spaziooral.com
authors.forename: Juan Carlos
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Pontons-Melo
authors.forename: Adilson Yoshio
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Furuse
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mondelli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla; D012904:Smiling; D014073:Tooth Bleaching
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins