A direct approach to restore anterior teeth

When selecting the correct treatment for a patient with anterior esthetic p roblems, the dentist must choose between direct and indirect procedures. Wi th situations allowing conservative treatment, direct resin restoration sho uld be given strong consideration. Advances in materials and techniques tha t can positively affect this choice include prerestorative bleaching proced ures, new bonding agents, and new highly esthetic direct resin systems. A p rocedure is described to maximize esthetics and minimize finishing time dur ing direct resin placement.