Aesthetic layering

Composite is one of the most common materials for daily use in restorative dentistry. However, the composite layering technique in aesthetic treatment is still considered a complex and difficult method to use.

In the following description of a clinical case, the authors give advice on how the use of the right materials and techniques will enable high-quality results in daily work, both aesthetically and clinically. The article particularly emphasizes the importance of using the right kinds of instruments at different stages of the procedure, as the quality of the work and chair-time can be greatly affected by the correct choice of instruments. With this in mind, a set of innovative instruments for aesthetic layering, LM-Arte instruments from Style Italiano, has been developed in cooperation with the Finnish instrument manufacturer LM-Instruments.

A young male patient came to the practice for the aesthetic restoration of an incisor. The tooth had been treated endodontically which had caused it to become discoloured. A decision was made to whiten the tooth. The incisal edge of the tooth was chipped.