The first webinar of the 2021-2022 AAED Webinar Series will take place on Friday, August 13th, 2021 at 12:00pm PST. A Zoom link will be provided in the confirmation email after you complete registration. 

Topic: Restoring a Severely Fractured Central Incisor with the Direct-Indirect Technique

Presenter: Dr. Newton Fahl

Abstract: Composite resins are the ideal material for restoring fractures in the anterior dentition because of the conservative nature and the esthetics afforded by the technique. As a result, direct layering has grown in acceptance among clinicians who enjoy the artistry involved in the procedure. There are, however, a few challenges with the direct approach, which include margins finishing and polishing, proximal contact establishment, and control over the final anatomy. The direct-indirect technique comprises benefits of both direct layering and indirect restorations through the use of state-of-the-art restorative composite resins and effective adhesive luting techniques. In this live presentation, Dr. Fahl will showcase the restoration of a badly fractured maxillary central incisor, demonstrating the steps from shade selection to luting a large Class IV direct-indirect restoration.

Objectives:

1. Becoming acquainted with the Direct-Indirect Technique
2. Selecting the restorative composites and performing a histoanatomical layering in a large Class IV
3. Applying the Direct-Indirect technique to solve anterior trauma cases

Bio: Dr. Newton Fahl, Jr. received his DDS degree from Londrina State University, Brazil, in 1987. In 1989 he received the Certificate in Operative Dentistry and Master of Science degree from the University of Iowa, USA. Dr. Newton Fahl, Jr. is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED), founding member and past president of the Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry (BSAD), and past president of the Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry (SCAD). He is an MCG-Hinman Foundation fellow. Dr. Fahl is the recipient of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED) 2008 President´s Award for Best Teacher and the 2011American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry Education Award. Dr. Fahl is an Adjunct Professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of North Carolina (UNC). Dr. Fahl has published extensively on direct and indirect bonding techniques. He is on the editorial board of several peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Fahl lives in Curitiba, Brazil, where he maintains a private practice emphasizing esthetic dentistry. He is director of the Fahl Center in Curitiba, Brazil where he conducts hands-on courses on direct and indirect adhesive restorations.