Black Triangle and Diastema Closure; Composite Layering Techniques; and Predictable Shade Matching
Dr Tariq Bashir works through his anterior composite layering step by step, from predictable shade matching to black triangles, diastema closure and Class IV restorations. The lecture is full of clinical tips you can apply in practice straight away.
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Black Triangle and Diastema Closure; Composite Layering Techniques; and Predictable Shade Matching
Gain a clinical insight into Dr Tariq Bashir’s intricate composite layering techniques. You will first learn about shade and colour and understand how to predictably shade match in the anterior region. Dr Bashir then discusses his approach to several challenging clinical situations, such as black triangle and diastema closure; and class IV restorations. He discusses his thought-processes and clinical techniques step-by-step, and gives many clinical tips which you will be able to implement immediately in your practice.
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Meet Dr Tariq Bashir
Dr Tariq Bashir
Dr Tariq Bashir graduated from University of Glasgow Dental School in 2005 and held SHO positions in hospitals throughout Scotland before settling at the Visage Cosmetic Dental Clinic, Glasgow. He has been practising there since 2008 and his main interests lie in minimally invasive and biomimetic dentistry, toothwear and endodontics. He has travelled extensively and learnt from renowned clinicians including…
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