Black Triangle and Diastema Closure; Composite Layering Techniques; and Predictable Shade Matching.

Black Triangle and Diastema Closure; Composite Layering Techniques; and Predictable Shade Matching.

presented by:
Dr Tariq Bashir

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.

Aims & Objectives:

1) Understand shade and colour and gain an insight into methods of shade matching.
2) A clinical insight into the layering techniques possible using composite resins.
3) Management of a single central class IV restoration involving ICON Resin Infiltration and composite layering.
4) Learn how to close black triangles and diastema under rubber dam isolation, while managing retraction of the papilla.

Lecture Duration: 43 minutes.

Audio language: English.
Subtitles: English, Español.

English subtitles and Spanish translations are now available. Learn more.
Ya están disponibles los subtítulos en inglés y las traducciones al español. Más información.

Preview:

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• 0.5 Hours of Verifiable Continuing Professional Development awarded with a personalised certificate.
• Course release date: 2023.
• No conflicts of interest declared.
• GDC Developmental Outcome Achieved: C
• AGD Subject Code: 780 – Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry

Date content was last reviewed: 01 July 2025.
Date of next scheduled content review: 01 January 2026.

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