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A Biomimetic, Minimally-Invasive Approach to Single Central Incisor Class IV Restorations

Dr Joan Gubau Mach
Dr Joan Gubau MachSpain
45 minutes 0.75 hrs CPD/CE

The single central Class IV is one of the most demanding anterior restorations. Dr Joan Gubau Mach shares his protocols for planning and executing these cases predictably, and the layering techniques behind the natural results he is known for.

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A Biomimetic, Minimally-Invasive Approach to Single Central Incisor Class IV Restorations

The single central class IV restoration is undoubtedly one of the most challenging situations that we can face in Dentistry. Dr Joan Gubau Mach discusses his protocols for planning and executing such cases in a predictable manner. He details the importance of a biomimetic, minimally-invasive approach and gives an invaluable insight into his layering techniques which help him to achieve the incredible, natural results for which he is world-renowned.

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Learning Aims & Objectives

Identify which cases are suitable for a non-preparation approach, and when to use a rounded bevel.
Understand Biomimetics in order to emulate both the optical and mechanical properties of the natural tooth.
The importance of photography and the manipulation of photographs to allow detailed planning of cases; structural mapping; and techniques to minimise the chance of failure during shade selection.
Understand opacity and translucency in relation to material selection, and a walkthrough of the layering techniques which Dr Joan Gubau Mach uses to mimic nature.
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Meet Dr Joan Gubau Mach

Dr Joan Gubau Mach

Dr Joan Gubau Mach

Spain

Dr Joan Gubau Mach graduated in 2006 from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya as Bachelor of Dentistry. Since then, he has received extensive training in direct anterior composite resin restorations from masters such as Newton Fahl, Didier Dietschi, Ronaldo Hirata and Noboru Takahashi. Dr Joan Gubau Mach has limited his clinical practice almost exclusively to direct anterior composite restorations and is…

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