This day will highlight the essential concepts and modern techniques behind high-quality direct composite veneers. 

An opportunity for participants to learn predictable approaches for shade selection, morphology, layering, and finishing to achieve natural, long-lasting aesthetic results. 

Through simplified and advanced clinical examples, the session provides practical tips, common pitfalls, and clear decision-making guidelines for achieving beautiful anterior restorations with confidence.

PART 1

Overview of the three pillars of anterior esthetics: shape, shade, and shine.

• Importance of tooth proportions, facial symmetry, midline position, and incisal curvature in achieving natural, harmonious outcomes.
• Understanding the dominance of central incisors and their role in overall smile dynamics.
• Functional principles influencing veneer success: incisal guidance, occlusal stability, parafunctional habits, and risk assessment.
• Indications for direct composite veneers and clinical decision-making for simple vs. complex cases.
• Value-based shade selection strategies for predictable esthetics.
• Optical properties that affect final color outcome: opacity, translucency, fluorescence, and opalescence.
• Comparison of universal-shade systems versus multi-layer composite approaches.
• Material-related factors affecting esthetics and longevity: refractive index, filler type, filler load, and resin matrix composition.
• Adhesive strategies explained clearly: self-etch, selective enamel etch, total-etch.
• Critical adhesive technique details: solvent evaporation, air thinning, application time, and proper polymerization protocol.
• Clinical and material factors influencing durability:
  • Polymerization shrinkage and stress distribution
  • Elastic modulus and flexural strength
  • Wear resistance and surface hardness
  • Fatigue behavior under occlusal forces
  • Long-term color stability
• Isolation requirements and their influence on bonding quality and restoration longevity.
• Principles of no-prep and minimal-prep veneer approaches: when each technique is appropriate.
• Enamel preservation and preparation guidelines to optimize adhesion and maintain natural translucency.
• Macro-morphology design: mastering facial line angles, macro-contours, and incisal edge form.
• Techniques for creating predictable primary anatomy quickly and efficiently.
• Key elements of secondary anatomy: surface texture, grooves, perikymata, and micro-texture characterization.
• Layering concepts: palatal shell formation, dentin body, mamelon structure, and enamel layering techniques.
• How anatomical layering influences light reflection, internal depth, and natural appearance.
• Finishing and polishing principles: instrument selection (burs, discs, strips, polishers) and their impact on gloss retention and plaque resistance.
• Achieving long-lasting shine: surface smoothness, gloss durability, and the role of maintenance polishing.
• Clinical considerations for marginal adaptation, contact areas, and papilla-friendly contour design.
• Factors affecting long-term success:
  • Occlusal load management
  • Bruxism and parafunction
  • Oral hygiene
  • Regular recall and maintenance
• Common pitfalls in anterior composite veneers and strategies to avoid or correct them.
• Evidence-based recommendations for achieving durable, highly aesthetic restorations with confidence.

PART 2

Microscope Live Demonstration (Anterior Composite Veneer)

Step-by-Step Live Procedure

Isolation: rubber dam or alternative isolation techniques

Adhesive protocol: proper etching, air thinning, and multimode adhesion

Palatal shell creation:

Silicone index technique

Dentin & enamel layering:

Body layer

Mamelon formation

Incisal effects, halo, and translucency

Primary anatomy:

Facial line angles

Intermediate contour

Secondary anatomy & surface characterisation:

Micro- and macro-texture

Finishing & polishing:

Burs, discs, strips, and silicone polishers

Achieving high gloss and surface brilliance

Final evaluation:

Contact area and papilla-friendly contours

PART 3

Case Discussion and Q&A Session

Clinical Questions & Troubleshooting

Most common clinical pitfalls

Case discussions and participant questions

✨ TAKE YOUR COMPOSITE VENEER SKILLS FROM THEORY TO MASTERY! 

This immersive 7-hour hands-on programme takes the concepts from her lecture and translates them into real clinical skills: shade selection, palatal shell design, mamelon creation, enamel layering, anatomy sculpting, surface texture, polishing, and achieving natural brilliance with confidence.

If you’re ready to master a predictable, repeatable, aesthetic composite veneer workflow - from preparation to final polish - this is the course you don’t want to miss.

1. INTRO PRESENTATION TOPICS

• The role of direct composite veneers in modern aesthetic dentistry
• Case selection: indications, limitations, and predictable treatment planning
• Understanding light, value, translucency, and opalescence for accurate shade matching
• Essential anatomical principles: primary anatomy (silhouette, line angles, macro-shape) and secondary anatomy (texture, perikymata, micro-details)
• Adhesive protocols and factors influencing long-term durability
• Material selection: universal shades, enamel/dentin concepts, high-filler flowables in veneer design
• Incremental vs. simplified veneer techniques
• Finishing and polishing workflows to achieve long-lasting gloss and surface harmony
• Challenges in multi-tooth veneer cases and maintaining symmetry, morphology, and color consistency
• Clinical tips for managing expectations, avoiding failures, and achieving predictable excellence

2. HANDS-ON PROGRAM

Session Flow & Practical Steps

Step 1: Preparation & Isolation 

Step 2: Shade Selection & Material Strategy 

Step 3: Palatal Shell & Initial Build-Up 

Step 4: Creating mamelons 

Applying translucent materials between mamelons to mimic natural light diffusion

Step 5: Building the enamel layer

Step 6: Primary Anatomy Sculpting 

Step 7: Secondary Anatomy & Texture 

Step 8: Polishing Protocol

Step 9: Final Evaluation

HANDS-ON OUTCOMES

By the end of the hands-on day, participants will:

• Master the complete workflow for direct composite veneers
• Understand how to design predictable primary and secondary anatomy
• Improve their ability to select and match shades naturally
• Gain hands-on confidence in finishing and polishing techniques
• Learn a reproducible protocol for both simple and complex aesthetic cases