Klécio Alves x Omnia Academy Composite Course

Program content

Lecture - Day 1

• Anatomy of anteriors teeth - morphology (transitional and incisal line angles, embrasures, development grooves, light reflected areas, and light deflected areas)
• Important factors for the longevity of composite veneers
• Finishing and polishing protocol (macrotexture and microtexture)
• Optical and mechanical principles of composite resins
• Planning our cases
• Color selection, light, opacity, and translucency
• Masking darkened substrates
• Use of opaques and tints

Hands-on

• Direct veneer in a worn incisor - upper central incisor (reproducing halos, translucency, incisal effects, lifelike results)
• Direct veneer in a darkened tooth (using opaques and tints to create depth and details)

Lecture - Day 2

• Advanced clinical cases
• Closing diastemas and peg laterals
• Cervical management to achieve periodontal health
• Maintaining the shine and smoothness of composite resins
• Importance of canine guidance

Hands-on

• Restoring a peg lateral tooth - reproducing nature
• Direct veneer in an upper canine - occlusion considerations