The single discolored central incisor: color and form challenges with composite resin veneers
Restoring a single discolored maxillary central incisor is a challenge that requires achieving symmetry in form and color. When indicated, composite resin veneering is an effective and conservative approach to achieving life-like esthetics. Among the critical challenges involved are reproducing ideal two-dimensional and three-dimensional anatomic profiles. At the same time, matching the correct color value, chroma, and hue with the use of opaquers, dentin, and enamel layers requires a systematic protocol. This presentation will introduce and explain the visual and operative criteria for achieving form and color symmetry when veneering a single maxillary central incisor with composite resins.
- Resorting to gritted visual frames to achieve morphological symmetry.
- How to interpret the perceived color and select the restorative materials for an optimal color match.
- Replicating anatomical details of natural enamel texture.
Dr. Newton Fahl Jr. received his DDS degree from the Londrina State University, Brazil, in 1987. In 1989 he received the Certificate in Operative Dentistry and Master of Science degree from the University of Iowa, USA. Dr. Fahl is a fellow member of the American
Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED). He is an MCG-Hinman Foundation fellow.
His passion and dedication to education have led Dr. Fahl to be the recipient of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED) 2008 President’s Award for Best Teacher and the 2011 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry Education Award. Dr. Fahl is an Adjunct Professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of North Carolina (UNC). Dr. Fahl has extensively published on direct and indirect bonding techniques and is the author of the book Composite Resin Veneers – The Direct-Indirect Technique (2020). He is on the editorial board of several peer-reviewed journals.
