DentalComposites.Com is a website created by Paul R. Chalifoux, DDS to teach dentists composite techniques, smile design, esthetic principles, composite companies and their materials, and material science. The website was created independently and is free. Companies are invited to advertise on the site and are listed on various pages.
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Composite Techniques reviews anterior composite restoration of surface defects, class 3, class 4, class 5, veneering, diastema closure, peg laterals, rotated teeth, periodontal papillae loss, porcelain repair, use as temporary crowns, general principles, color management, surface shaping, contouring and texturing, hypocalcification and craze line placement, direct and indirect posterior composites and esthetic recontouring. Dental composites are versatile and have many indications.
Smile Design and Esthetic Principles reviews general principles of smile design, checklist review of esthetic dentistry and factors that affect treatment goals and results using dental composite and other dental techniques.
Companies, Materials and Techniques reviews various composite companies, materials, and recommended procedures. Composite materials, preparation burs, bonding materials, placement instruments, curing lights, finishing burs, finishing instruments, polishing instruments, disks, strips and materials, matrix and wedging systems, impression systems are reviewed.
Material Science reviews technical aspects of dental composite technologies including enamel and dentin bonding, composite chemistry, filler technology and composite classification.
To visit Dr. Chalifoux's personal website including patient education covering general dentistry topics including porcelain veneers, crowns etc, visit www.wellesleydentist.com and www.cosmeticdentistwellesley.com
