Classical indications of composite resins in the smile frame are well established, as well as a few other cosmetic applications. Less in known from the public and the profession in regard to the potential of modern composite technology and novel clinical protocols. Free-hand bonding has actually evolved from a mere filling material to a versatile esthetic solution for a broad range of moderate to complex clinical situation such as post-orthodontic smile enhancements, the esthetic and functional rehabilitation of tooth wear or even the veneering of eroded, and discoloured anterior teeth. For instance, the “old idea” of prefabricated veneers was recently revitalized thanks to a combination of high pressure and temperature moulding process followed by a laser surface vitrification; this novel system is opening new perspectives for the treatment of deficiencies which were formerly restored with direct composite veneers.

This program will overview the most recent clinical progresses of direct composite application and the prefabricated composite veneers, with multiple case presentation and relevant clinical knowledge.